60-year-old man attacked with brick on Harlem street

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NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — A 60-year-old man was injured after he was attacked with a brick on a Harlem street Thursday in a seemingly random attack.

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The victim was in front of 2245 7th Avenue on 132nd Street around 3 p.m. when he was approached by a group of people, authorities said.

Surveillance image of suspect
Surveillance image of suspect Photo credit NYPD

One of the men in the group hit the victim in the head with a brick and closed fists causing severe lacerations, police said.

Surveillance image of suspect
Surveillance image of suspect Photo credit NYPD

The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD