NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A Jewish man was walking in Brooklyn over the weekend when a man got out of a minivan and slapped him before speeding off with an accomplice, police said Monday as they investigated the assault as a suspected hate crime.
The NYPD released video Monday of the suspected attacker, as well as a man they believe was driving the minivan in Friday night’s attack.
The 22-year-old victim was walking on Avenue L, near E. 32nd Street, in Flatlands around 11:35 p.m. when a light-colored minivan pulled up.
Police said a man got out of the passenger side of the minivan, went up to the victim and slapped him in the face, knocking the yarmulke off his head.
The assailant then fled in the minivan driven by the second man, police said.
The victim suffered pain, redness and swelling to his face, according to police, who said he refused medical attention.
The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating.
Video from police shows the suspects at a gas station and convenience store on Nostrand Avenue and Avenue N in Midwood after the attack.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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