A hot-tempered man attacked a harmless photographer and knocked off 4 of his teeth for daring to take his pictures.
Michael E. Cosgrove
Police in Florida have arrested a man after he punched out 4 teeth off a 72-year-old photographer at the Lakeside Park for taking pictures of him while in the park.
According to the police investigation, the 72-year-old victim who works at the Department of Public Works, was in the park taking pictures of landscapes and wildlife when Cosgrove approached him. 54-year-old Michael E. Cosgrove was told that the employee was taking photos as a hobby, but the suspect accused the victim of taking photos of houses.
The employee then took a picture of Cosgrove. In response, Cosgrove grabbed the employee around the neck and punched him.
Police officers who arrived at the scene, said that Cosgrove shouted that the older man was taking pictures of houses. Cosgrove appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during the incident
North Palm Beach police charged Cosgrove with one count of battery on a person. He was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail, and his bail was set at $5,000.