NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A 61-year-old man was sucker-punched in the face and knocked unconscious on a Bronx street this week, police said.
The NYPD released disturbing video Friday of the attack, which happened in the Morris Heights section at 11:45 a.m. Monday.
The video shows the assailant walking towards the victim at E. Burnside and Jerome avenues. Seconds later, he punches the 61-year-old, who collapses to the ground.
Police said the victim was knocked unconscious. EMS took him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition and treated for a cut to his lip and swelling to his head.
The suspect boarded an eastbound Bx40 bus after the attack, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.