Sketch Released Of Suspect In Manhattan Hate Crime Attack
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police are continuing to search for a man in connection with an assault being investigated as a hate crime in Manhattan.
Police said a 19-year-old woman was approached by a man outside 109 East Broadway around 10:40 p.m. Saturday, July 11.
Police said the two got into a verbal dispute and the man made anti-Muslim statements before spitting on and punching the woman in the face. The suspect then fled down Eldridge Street, police said.
The woman suffered a fractured jaw and was taken to Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in stable condition.
Police released a sketch of the suspect.
The suspect is described as a black male, between 5'7″ and 5'10" tall, wearing a dark colored short-sleeved t-shirt, dark blue jeans, dark sneakers and a dark colored hat with Nike symbol.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or text a tip to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.