‘Like a Scene Out of a Horror Movie’: Illegal Alien Arrested After Punching Mother in the Face and Savagely Biting and Trying to Eat Her Three-Year-Old Daughter’s Face in Unprovoked Texas Park Attack
An illegal alien from India has been arrested in San Antonio, Texas, after he emerged from the woods at Espada Park and randomly punched a mother in the face and began biting her three-year-old daughter’s face.
The mother described the unprovoked attack as being “like a scene out of a horror movie.”
The suspect, 24-year-old Atharva Vyas, was arrested on the scene Saturday afternoon after a brave bystander physically restrained him until San Antonio Police Department officers arrived.
According to police reports and court records, Vyas approached 27-year-old Gabriella Perez while she was at the park with her family.
Vyas grabbed her by the hair, punched her in the face, causing her to fall and drop her 3-year-old daughter.
The madman then jumped on the toddler and began biting her face, causing serious injuries, including the loss of two of her teeth and severe bite wounds to her face.
KSAT reports:
“He tried poking at (her) eyes with his thumb,” Perez said. “He hit me. He was a big man. I just remember laying there and looking for (her daughter) and I just see him on top trying to do the thumb.”
Perez said Vyas began biting her daughter’s face. She said it was like a scene out of a horror movie.
“I think when everyone was there, I got up and was like this is like a f—— zombie movie. Like what the heck,” Perez said.
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BREAKING: Crazed Illegal Alien—Atharva Vyas—arrested in San Antonio TX for an unprovoked attack, punching a mother in the face, then ripping her 3-year-old daughter out of her arms, biting & then eating the child’s face.
This attack is straight out of a horror movie. pic.twitter.com/Thu4YZBo1A
— Dapper Detective (@Dapper_Det) April 23, 2026
The little girl is recovering but remains fearful, clinging to her mother and refusing to attend daycare or be separated from her.
Vyas faces multiple serious charges, including injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury, aggravated assault, assault causing bodily injury, and illegal entry from a foreign nation.
He was booked into the Bexar County Jail.
Police have confirmed Vyas was a complete stranger to the victims with no prior connection, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover the child’s medical bills, dental work, therapy, lost wages, and ongoing medical needs.
In the fundraiser’s description, Perez wrote:
On 04/18/2026, my daughter and I experienced a traumatic attack that has changed our lives. The attacker targeted both of us, and my daughter suffered severe injuries to her face, including bites and the loss of two teeth. The emotional distress from this event has been overwhelming for both of us, and we are now focused on helping her heal physically and emotionally.
Since the attack, my daughter has needed constant care, comfort, and reassurance. She is unable to return to daycare or be left with anyone else, so I have had to take time away from work to be by her side.
We are reaching out for help during this incredibly difficult time. Any amount truly makes a difference, and if you’re not able to donate, sharing our story means just as much to us. Thank you for your kindness, support, and for keeping our family in your prayers as we focus on healing and recovery.
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