Man goes to North New Hyde Park home of ex-employer, strikes man, 48, and injures woman, 74, police say

A Brooklyn man accused of entering his former employer’s North New Hyde Park home and assaulting two people on Christmas Day was charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and other counts, according to Nassau police.

Detectives said Kar Toong, 37, of 51st Street, Brooklyn, arrived at a Robby Lane residence at 4:16 p.m. to confront his former employer about being terminated. The homeowner's 48-year-old son and 7-year-old grandson opened the front door after hearing Toong allegedly yelling and cursing outside.

Toong kicked the door, forcibly entered the home, and struck the 48-year-old man with a closed fist, police said. The boy’s grandmother, 74, attempted to intervene and injured her hand, they added.

Toong was forced from the home and proceeded to kick the passenger door of a 2014 Toyota Sienna, according to police. Officers who responded to the scene arrested Toong, who was also charged with third-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child. 

Toong pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Tuesday at First District Court in Hempstead, according to court records. Bail was set at $2,500 cash, $5,000 insured bond or $24,000 partially secured bond. It was not clear from the court records if he was represented by an attorney. 

The 48-year-old man and 74-year-old female were evaluated and treated for pain and swelling in their hands by an ambulance crew but refused further medical attention, police said.