Two men injured in homophobic attack on Hell's Kitchen street, cops say | amNewYork
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Two men injured in homophobic attack on Hell's Kitchen street, cops say | amNewYork
"According to investigators, the attack happened around 12:15 a.m. on Sept. 28 in front of 411 West 52nd St., within Manhattan's Midtown North Precinct. Police said a 25-year-old man and a 28-year-old man were walking along the street when an unidentified man approached them, made a series of derogatory statements, including homophobic and racial slurs, and punched both victims in the face. The attacker then ran east on West 52nd Street and fled in an unknown direction, authorities said."
"On Friday, police released images of the man sought in connection with the assault and are asking for the public's help to identify him. The suspect is described as a man with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored T-shirt, blue jeans, and black-and-white sneakers. Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential"
The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted two men while shouting homophobic slurs on a Hell's Kitchen street early on Sept. 28. The attack occurred around 12:15 a.m. in front of 411 West 52nd St. when a 25-year-old and a 28-year-old were approached, subjected to derogatory homophobic and racial slurs, and punched in the face. Both victims sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment. Police released images of the suspect, described as a dark-complexioned man last seen in a dark T-shirt, blue jeans and black-and-white sneakers. Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
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