The 90-year-old New Yorker who was viciously beaten in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight on Friday said on Saturday that he forgives his assailant.

Saul Nunez, 19, was arrested by the NYPD after he was allegedly caught on surveillance footage hitting Juan Llorens with a cane as he was pushing his cart down Broadway.

Nunez, a resident of the Bronx, faces assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges, WPIX-TV reported.

Llorens showed reporters the bloodied and bruised ear he suffered in the assault.

He expressed his gratitude to those who helped him.

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Juan Llorens (above), 90, speaks to reporters at his Inwood home on Saturday - one day after he was viciously assaulted in an unprovoked attack that was caught by surveillance cameras

Llorens showed reporters the bloodied and bruised ear he suffered in the assault. He expressed his gratitude to those who helped him

Llorens told local media that he was on his way to get food when the attack occurred.

He needed to get a number of stitches on his left ear.

Despite the attack, Llorens said he forgives his assailant.

NYPD officers say the assault occurred in the neighborhood of Inwood in Manhattan around 5:55pm.

The callous attacker is walking down the street when he notices Llorens and gives a swift kick to his shopping cart.

He then deliver a vicious strike to the side of the 90-year-old's head with a cane.

Saul Nunez, 19, was arrested by the NYPD after he was allegedly caught on surveillance footage hitting Llorens with a cane as he was pushing his cart down Broadway

The assailant above raises the cane and takes a vicious swing at Llorens' head (pictured). Llorens was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for lacerations to the head and ear

The assailant also kicks Llorens' shopping cart moments before Good Samaritans intervene

Passersby are briefly stunned by the sudden assault, but one Good Samaritan quickly jumps in to try and break up the fight.

He even delivers a punch to the attacker before he manages to run off west on Broadway.

Meanwhile, Llorens is seen clutching the side of his head.

Those who live in the neighborhood describe him as 'frail, walks around collecting cans, and doesn't bother anyone', reports ABC 7.

Medics rushed the victim to a local hospital, where he was treated for lacerations to the head and ear. According to police, he is in serious but stable condition.

Passersby are briefly stunned before one Good Samaritan steps to fend off the attacker (left). He manages to deliver a punch before the man runs off west on Broadway (right)

There is still no confirmation that Nunez is indeed the person described in the video.

The motive for the assault remains under investigation, but appears to be unprovoked.

At the time, the suspect was described as between 20 and 30 years old, dark-skinned, and around 5'10" and 150 pounds.

He was seen on the video wearing headphones over a blue Yankees baseball cap, a black T-shirt over a gray long-sleeved shirt, pajama bottoms with checker box print and black sneakers.

There is still no confirmation that Nunez is indeed the person described in the video.



