Stranger hits 74-year-old man in back of head in alleged unprovoked attack in Brooklynthe authorities reported.
The attack came as random attacks in the city, especially in Manhattan, have been increasing in recent weeks.
The old man was walking near the corner of Ashford Street and Sutter Ave.. in East New York around 3:30 pm on April 14, when a man in his 20s jumped out after him.
The attacker hit the victim in the back of the head with an unknown object “for no reason” and ran away.the officials explained.
The person He suffered a deep cut on the back of his head. and was taken to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center for treatment.
Authorities have been searching for ways to stop a wave of random attacks in the Big Apple.
Fifty people, mostly women, have been victims of random attacks in Manhattan on 42nd Street so far this month.. Several of the attacks have made some of the affected victims talk about it on the TikTok platform.
So far in 2023, 95 random attacks have been reported below 42nd Streeta 14% drop from the same period last year, explained NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny.
Of the 95 victims this year, 50 were women, he said, adding that most of the attackers are homeless and have mental health problems.reported Daily News.
There is no indication that the attacks reported by TikTok have created copycat incidents, Kenny said.
On Saturday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) released security camera images of the alleged assailant in the East New York incident in hopes that someone will identify him.
He is described as having a dark build, about 5ft 9in, 180, with a slim build and dreadlocks.
When the attack happened, the criminal He was dressed in a black jacket, red t-shirt, black pants, and black and white sneakers.the officials said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact them NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All communications will be kept confidential.
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