A hardworking deli employee now faces arrest after defending his workplace from an aggressive intruder, highlighting how law-abiding citizens are criminalized while actual threats roam free in Democrat-run cities.
Story Highlights
- Deli worker arrested for throwing knife at aggressive intruder he ordered to leave
- Incident occurred at Heavenly Market in upscale Gramercy neighborhood
- Worker was reportedly trying to protect the business from unwanted individual
- Case highlights flawed justice priorities in NYC under soft-on-crime policies
Worker Defends Business, Gets Arrested
Mahmoud Bourada, 34, threw a knife during a confrontation with another 34-year-old man at the Heavenly Market on Third Avenue near East 23rd Street around 11 p.m. Tuesday. Police sources confirm Bourada had ordered the individual to leave the premises before the altercation escalated. The incident occurred in Manhattan’s upscale Gramercy neighborhood, where small business owners struggle daily with security concerns and unpredictable encounters.
Deli worker in posh NYC nabe arrested for throwing knife at ‘aggressive’ intruder: ‘He was trying to protect the business’ https://t.co/nfeEweoUiE pic.twitter.com/beTKZ9UASM
— New York Post Metro (@nypmetro) November 27, 2025
Self-Defense or Crime in Liberal NYC
Sources describe the intruder as “aggressive,” suggesting Bourada faced a legitimate threat while working late at the deli. The employee’s actions appear motivated by protecting the business rather than malicious intent. However, New York’s justice system often punishes those defending themselves while coddling actual criminals. This backwards approach leaves honest workers vulnerable and criminalized for standing up to genuine threats in their workplace.
Failed Policies Enable Chaos
This arrest exemplifies how liberal policies create dangerous situations for working Americans. Small business employees shouldn’t fear prosecution for defending their livelihoods against aggressive individuals. The incident reflects broader problems plaguing Democrat-controlled cities, where law-abiding citizens face consequences while actual troublemakers face minimal accountability. Bourada’s case demonstrates the urgent need for common-sense reforms that protect workers rather than criminalizing reasonable self-defense actions.
