Man, 81, punched in face during unprovoked attack in LES

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NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — An 81-year-old man was randomly assaulted while walking in the Lower East Side Friday morning, authorities said.

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The victim was in the area of Columbia Street and Grand Street when a man approached him and punched him in the face, police said.

Cops said no words were exchanged during the unprovoked attack.

Surveillance image of suspect
Surveillance image of suspect Photo credit NYPD

The victim suffered pain and swelling, but he did not require medical attention for his injuries.

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

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