Woman arrested after allegedly punching 90-year-old NYC comedian

NEW YORK, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Brooklyn woman is facing multiple charges in connection with allegedly punching a 90-year-old comedian, police say.

Brittney Bullock, 30, faces charges of assault and criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree. Authorities say they arrested Bullock in connection with punching comedian D’yan Forest in the West Village on July 10 .

Forest is known as the world’s oldest comedian and had been preparing for a show at Joe’s Pub to commemorate her 90th birthday . Bullock randomly punched Forest in her right eye as she was on her way to a gym near Bank Street, according to authorities.

The force of the blow caused Forest to fall to the ground and lead to hemorrhaging in her eye. Despite the incident, the birthday show still went on for the New York icon.

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