Man accused of attacking kids trying to help woman at SW Houston park, Pct. 5 said

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A man is accused of beating a woman and then attacking the two children who tried intervening.

According to authorities, the incident happened on Thursday at Burnett Bayland Park in the 6000 block of Chimney Rock. Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office responded to a call of an assault.

Deputies said the woman was being beaten by her boyfriend when a 12 and 13-year-old tried to intervene. Authorities said the suspect, identified as Oscar Mucu, then attacked the kids as well. According to court records, Mucu kicked, grabbed, and hit the two juveniles.

Mucu is now charged with injury to a child and assault.