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Police Search For Suspect In Alleged Anti-Gay Attack Seen On Video

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police say they're searching for the suspect in an anti-gay attack last weekend in Manhattan.

The man is accused of using a slur and punching the 24-year-old victim in the face and back of head.

It happened shortly after 11:30 p.m. last Saturday on Broad Street in the Financial District.

The victim suffered a bloody nose and cut to his lip.

Police said they're searching for a man with blond hair, 5 feet 9 to 10 inches tall, 200 pounds, and last seen wearing a long sleeved shirt, black shorts and black sneakers.

Anyone with information about the attack 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 on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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