Crime & Safety
Woman, 68, Attacked With Metal Object In East Village: NYPD
The victim was approached from behind and was struck with an unknown metal object in the back.
NEW YORK CITY — A 68-year-old woman was randomly attacked by an unknown man with a metal object in the East Village last week, police said.
The incident happened in front of 334 East 14th Street on Sept. 22 around 6:15 p.m, police said.
The victim was approached from behind and was struck with an unknown metal object in the back.
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The suspect fled the scene on foot.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect in an "X-Men" t-shirt
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The victim refused medical attention at the scene, police said.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips.
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