New York, New York - Multiple women in New York City have been reporting being randomly punched by men in a trend of viral and highly concerning TikTok videos.

These reports have been flooding in online from New York women being punched by different men or even potentially the same assailant.

The attacks allegedly occurred in broad daylight on the streets and sidewalks of the city in a manner similar to the periodically resurgent "knockout game."

These harrowing first-person accounts have been gaining huge traction, sparking intense concern for public safety.

Many commenters have claimed that the alleged attacks are hate crimes, although that distinction is usually linked to race and sexual orientation.

On Tuesday, New York police said that they are investigating at least two recent incidents of women being assaulted in this way.

Police would not confirm that the investigation was related to the string of TikTok videos, however.

They added that it's still unclear whether the incidents are linked.

New York has faced rising public safety concerns, with a series of recent and widely publicized subway crimes having prompted Governor Kathy Hochul to send the National Guard to monitor busy subway stations.

In February, New York police reported a decrease in shootings, murders, and other crimes, such as grand larceny, compared to February of last year.

There was, however, a reported 3.6% increase in felony assault, with reports of misdemeanor assault going up 10.3% compared to the same time last year and a 15.7% raise over the past two years.

On Wednesday, police arrested Skiboky Stora (40) on charges of assault in connection to at least one of the recent punching victims, Halley Kate, per Page Six.

Court dockets reveal that Stora, a Brooklyn resident, was set to appear in court on Wednesday morning in relation to a previous arrest.

The suspect, who is also a rap artist under the name Designer Attitude, has frequently run for elected office in New York.

In December, Stora became the center of public calls for action after allegedly going off on an explosive and threatening public tirade against Jews.

NYPD noted that it is currently unclear if Stora is connected to the other incidents.

"The investigation remains ongoing," a police spokesperson said.

Continue to be careful out there, New Yorkers.