NYPD seeking Midtown slashing suspect

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for public help in identifying an individual connected to an assault incident. The assault occurred on Thursday, June 22, at approximately 2:20 am, near 34 Street and Avenue of the Americas.

Following a verbal dispute, the unidentified individual slashed a 60-year-old male victim’s face with an unknown object, causing a large laceration. The attacker, described as a male with a medium complexion and goatee, wearing black clothing and a maroon and black hat, then fled westbound on 34 Street. The victim received treatment at a local hospital.