Man Punched, Kicked On Manhattan Sidewalk, Police Say

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Police were looking Monday for suspects after a 67-year-old man was attacked by a man and woman walking a dog on the Upper East Side, New York City Police Department officials said.

According to the NYPD, back on June 25 at 8:24 p.m., the two suspects got into an argument with the 67-year-old on the sidewalk near East 68th Street and Third Avenue.

During the argument, one of the suspects shoved the 67-year-old to the ground and then punched him several times once he was on the ground, police said.

At the same time, the second suspect kicked the man several times, police said.

Then, the duo ran away, heading uptown on Third Avenue, police said.

The victim sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene, police said.

Police did not say what started the argument, but, according to the East Side Feed, the 67-year-old took a photo.

The first suspect is a man last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, tan pants and white sneakers, and the second suspect is a woman last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, gray shorts and white sneakers.

Police said anyone with information regarding the assault can 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 Crime Stoppers website or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.

This is a developing story and may be updated. For questions and tips, email Miranda.Levingston@Patch.com.