VIDEO: Man, 81, pushed to ground while walking dog on UES; suspect sought

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- An 81-year-old man was pushed to the ground as he walked a dog on the Upper East Side, police said Wednesday as they searched for a suspect in the unprovoked attack.

Video released by the NYPD shows the victim being shoved to the sidewalk at E. 86th Street and Henderson Place around 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 25.

The victim appears to be talking with another person and walking a dog when his attacker comes up and shoves him to the pavement.

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Police said the assault was unprovoked and that the suspect fled on foot.

The victim suffered minor injuries to his hand, hip and shoulder. He refused medical attention.

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

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The suspect. Photo credit NYPD
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