Caught On Video: Man Gropes Woman In Williamsburg, Punches Her Repeatedly When She Fights Back

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A disturbing assault has been caught on camera.

Police are looking for the man seen groping a woman on the street in Williamsburg, then punching her in the face when she tried to fight back.

Police say it happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning near South 4th and Havemeyer Streets.

The suspect approaches the victim from behind and gropes her. (credit: NYPD)

After being assaulted, the victim fights back. (credit: NYPD)

The suspect knocks the victim to the ground. (credit: NYPD)

The victim scrambles to get to her feet. (credit: NYPD)

The suspect punches her. (credit: NYPD)

As she staggers to her feet, the suspect punches her again. (credit: NYPD)

The victim stumbles and the suspect walks away. (credit: NYPD)

(credit: NYPD)

The 26-year-old victim suffered bruising and swelling to her face, but is expected to be OK.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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