Man beaten with belt in unprovoked Chelsea attack, suspect sought

Police are searching for a man in an unprovoked belt attack in Chelsea on the afternoon of June 24
Police are searching for a man in an unprovoked belt attack in Chelsea on the afternoon of June 24. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A man standing on a Manhattan street corner was beaten with a belt and repeatedly punched in an unprovoked attack, police said Friday amid a search for a suspect.

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The 54-year-old victim was standing in front of 127 West 25 St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, in Chelsea around 3:15 p.m. on June 24 when his attacker came up and started hitting him with a belt.

The assailant also repeatedly punched the victim in the head with a closed fist, police said. He then fled the area on foot.

The victim suffered a gash to his head. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

Photos released Friday show the suspect walking down a sidewalk.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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