NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is looking for a man who is accused of assaulting a teen at a Lower East Side train station over the weekend, officials said.
The incident happened at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday inside of the East Broadway Station on the F line, when a 16-year-old boy was approached by the suspect who asked for a dollar, the NYPD said.
The victim did not comply with the request, and the suspect followed him, made an anti-white statement and kicked the victim in his abdomen and leg. He then pushed the victim, authorities said.
The suspect fled on foot.
The victim suffered pain and bruising, but refused medical attention.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials released surveillance footage early Wednesday of the suspect inside of the East Broadway Station.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
