Man slashes mom walking with her kids in Brooklyn: police

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The suspect. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- Police are searching for a man who slashed a mother as she walked with her kids in Brooklyn this week.

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The NYPD release surveillance images Tuesday of the suspect in Sunday evening’s unprovoked attack at 45th Street and Eighth Avenue in Sunset Park.

Police said the 41-year-old mom was walking with her two children around 6:25 p.m. when the man came up and took out a knife.

The man slashed her in the stomach, causing a minor laceration, police said.

She was taken to NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn in stable condition. Her kids weren't injured.

The suspect was last seen fleeing southbound down Seventh Avenue, police said.

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

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD