Crime & Safety
Man Attacks, Makes Racist Remarks To Pair Near Union Sq: Police
The attacker yelled anti-Asian remarks at a man and woman in Lower Manhattan, according to police.
UNION SQUARE, NY — The New York Police Department is looking for a man who approached a 29-year-old male and his female friend near Union Square Park on Wednesday and yelled racist anti-Asian comments.
The unidentified racist also attacked the 29-year-old man with his bike and backpack, before fleeing on the wheels in an unknown direction, according to police.
Police describe the attacker as Hispanic, 5-feet, 8 inches to 11 inches, 210 to 230 pounds, with shoulder-length braids. He was last wearing a white tank top and black pants, police said.
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The incident took place in front of 893 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, almost directly between Madison Square Park and Union Square Park.
Police released a photo of the suspect on Friday.
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Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
All calls are strictly confidential.
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