Crime & Safety
Hate Crime Assault Under Investigation: Police
BREAKING: A man was attacked by four assailants who hurled "anti-Hispanic" comments at him while hitting and kicking him, police say.
HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Police are investigating an alleged hate crime that took place in Hampton Bays on Sunday, authorities said.
Southampton Town Police detectives are investigating the report of the assault and hate crime, which took place at 8:40 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue.
A Hampton Bays man said that he was walking on Atlantic Avenue in Hampton Bays when approximately four white males believed to be in their 20s jumped out of a vehicle and began striking and kicking him in the face, police said.
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The victim said the men "were directing anti-Hispanic comments to him before and during the attack," police said.
His assailants fled the scene in the same vehicle, police said.
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The victim was treated for his injuries at a local hospital and released, police said.
The Southampton Town Police are coordinating their investigation with the Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is requested to contact Southampton Town Police Detectives at (631) 702-2230 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222-tips. All calls will be keep confidential.
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