NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD released surveillance footage Friday of a man wanted in connection with a hate crime assault that left two men inured in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday.
According to police, at approximately 12:15 a.m., two men —ages 25 and 28—were walking in front of 411 West 52nd St. when they were confronted by the suspect who allegedly made several anti-LGBTQIA+ statements before punching them both in the face.
The attacker then fled the scene on foot, heading eastbound on West 52nd Street.
Both victims sustained minor injuries but declined on-site medical help.
The suspect was last seen wearing a dark-colored t-shirt, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.