"According to police sources, 36-year-old Watson walked into Roma Pizza located at 146 5th Ave. in the Flatiron District along with his dog at around 9:55 p.m. on Aug. 19. After placing his order, the defendant sat in the dining area but became annoyed after the manager repeatedly told him that his dog was not permitted in the restaurant. Sources close to the investigation reported that the dog was off the leash."
"Watson began arguing with the 50-year-old manager before hopping the counter to begin a vicious assault. According to the investigation and court documents, Watson punched the man's head, tackled him to the ground and continued to strike him while his dog also went on the attack, taking bites out of both men. Watson also took a swing at another restaurant employee who attempted to intervene."
"The victim, while still on the ground, moved in front of the counter where the defendant continued to strike and shout at him. The victim was able to run out of the pizzeria and attempt to close the door on his attacker, according to the district attorney's office. But the attack was not over. Watson then pushed the door open, put the manager in a chokehold and repeatedly stomped on his face against the concrete sidewalk."
Tyshaun Watson, 36, pleaded guilty on Dec. 3 to two first-degree assault counts for an Aug. 19 attack at Roma Pizza at 146 5th Ave. in Manhattan. Watson entered the pizzeria with his dog around 9:55 p.m., became annoyed after the manager repeatedly refused to allow the off-leash dog inside, and then hopped the counter to assault the 50-year-old manager. Watson punched, tackled and repeatedly struck the manager while his dog bit both men; he swung at another employee, chased the victim outside, put him in a chokehold and stomped on his face before police arrested him.
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