Manhattan: Elderly Man Assaulted In Knockout-Attack

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The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the two suspects wanted for an assault that occurred within the confines of the 6th Precinct. Details are as follows. On Monday August 11th, 2014 at approximately 5:30PM, one of the suspects waited in front of 99 Jane street and struck a 72 year-old male with a closed fist as he was walking past the suspect on the sidewalk. The suspect immediately fled the location with another suspect, who was waiting across the street. The victim was removed to an area hospital for lacerations and pain to his head and face. The suspects are described a two black males, in their early 20′s. A video is attached. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential. (Chaim Shapiro – YWN)