Long Island gas station owner attacks neighbor over parking: NCPD

NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) – A gas station owner angry over parking slashed a neighbor Wednesday afternoon in Franklin Square, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Daljit Singh, 58, now faces assault and weapons charges related to the slashing just before 2 p.m. at OK Gas Station on New Hyde Park Road, according to police.

Singh stands accused of striking an employee at a nearby business with a small knife, police said. Singh allegedly struck the 64-year-old in the neck and arm, police said.

The 64-year-old was taken to an area hospital as Singh was arrested.

Police said the two had been arguing about parking vehicles on Singh’s property.

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