Woman arrested for allegedly trying to strangle teen girl in NYC

NYC- A woman has been arrested after she allegedly tried to strangle a teenage girl Saturday morning, police say.

Police arrested Minerva Martinez, 36, in connection to the random attack which happened outside of a Sushi restaurant and was captured on video footage.

The attack happened on Monday in Astoria, Queens. Martinez can be seen walking behind the 16-year-old girl, and then putting her in a chokehold.

She then released the girl and backed off.

Martine has been charged with strangulation.

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