Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Pushing 76-Year-Old Over In The West Village
The 76-year-old victim hit his head and was knocked unconscious, according to police.
WEST VILLAGE, NY — A 76-year-old man was pushed over and knocked unconscious Tuesday in the West Village, according to police.
The incident took place in front of 202 West 14th at around 7:30 p.m.
Police released a video of the suspect on Friday.
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The person wanted for questioning, got off his bicycle and pushed the 76-year-old, causing him to fall backward on the sidewalk and hit his head, according to police.
The victim temporarily lost consciousness due to the impact and sustained head trauma. He was transported by emergency services to Lenox Hill Hospital where he received treatment for a laceration to the back of his head, police said.
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The victim was in stable condition upon arriving at the hospital.
The suspect took off on his bicycle eastbound on West 14th Street, according to police.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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