Police are searching for suspects in a brutal assault and stabbing in midtown Manhattan last weekend.
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The NYPD released surveillance video of the attack on Tuesday, as well as images of more than a dozen people they are searching for in connection with the incident.
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According to the authorities’ report, the fight began when the 36-year-old victim got into an argument with three people on Saturday, April 30 at 3:15 a.m. on 8th Avenue, near 45th Street. .
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He was beaten, stabbed and robbed
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That’s when another group joined in and started punching and kicking the victim.
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During the assault, the man was stabbed three times in the shoulder and back, according to police.
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They also threw a garbage can at him, according to authorities.
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In addition to the attack, his sunglasses and phone were stolen.
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The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
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The group was last seen heading east on 44th Street toward 7th Avenue, police said.
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If you have information about this incident, please call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA.
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