Couple Attacked In Violent Hell’s Kitchen Incident: Police

HELL’S KITCHEN, NY – On Saturday, Nov. 9, a 75-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were walking near 437 West 44th Street at about 10:35 p.m. when an unidentified man tried to forcibly remove the woman’s purse from her arm, according to authorities.

Unsuccessful, the attacker threw the woman to the ground. He next attempted to forcibly remove the man’s wallet, punching him repeatedly in the face, police said.

The would-be robber didn't succeed in stealing any property from the victims, according to officials, and fled westbound down 44th Street after discarding his own shirt.

Following the attack, the woman was left with a bloody nose and pain to the elbow and neck; the man with serious injury to his eye and face. Both were transported to Mount Sinai West Hospital in stable condition, officials said.

No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.

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