NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD received a report of an altercation at Bella Abzug Park, where a 32-year-old male became involved in a dispute with an unknown individual. The incident occurred on Saturday evening.
During the confrontation, the unidentified individual inflicted a laceration on the victim’s face using an unknown object.
The suspect was last spotted at the intersection of 1st Avenue and East 34th Street. He is described as a male with a dark complexion, approximately 5’9 to 5’10” tall, with a slim build and facial hair. At the time of the incident, he was dressed in a gray baseball cap, gray polo shirt, black pants, and gray sneakers.
Emergency Medical Services addressed the victim, transporting him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue.
The victim’s condition was stable upon arrival.
Authorities urge anyone with information about this incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Alternatively, the public can submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All provided information will remain strictly confidential.