Times Square stabbing victim was law graduate Erin Piacenti
Erin Piacenti, 32, a Bank of America employee, was stabbed and killed in New York's Times Square on Monday afternoon.
Why it mattersRandom attacks on commuters and workers in busy public spaces raise safety concerns for both residents and the millions who work or visit major city centres daily.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the incident highlights risks for Australians working or travelling in major US cities and echoes public safety concerns in urban areas worldwide.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theguardian.com
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