Surveillance Video Released Of Attack On Man In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are looking for a group of young men who were caught on surveillance video beating a man in broad daylight earlier this month.

According to police, the group of five men assaulted the 25-year-old victim outside 674 Allerton Ave. in the Bronx around 4:45 p.m. on May 5.

Police said the suspects hit the victim with a baseball bat and stabbed him with a knife or similarly sharp instrument several times about his body.

One of the suspects removed a chain from the victim's neck before the group fled the scene, authorities said.

The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Police released surveillance video of the attack, and said the suspect with the knife or sharp instrument is seen wearing a black tank top and black shorts.

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.