MANHATTAN, NY – A 73-year-old man was punched and knocked to the ground during a violent confrontation on a busy Upper East Side street Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The assault occurred around 4:29 p.m. in front of 1276 Lexington Avenue.
Authorities said the incident began with a verbal dispute between the victim and an unidentified man.
Key Points
- A 73-year-old man was punched in the face on Lexington Avenue after an argument.
- The victim was hospitalized in stable condition with facial and shoulder injuries.
- The suspect fled on foot and remains at large.
Argument turns violent on Lexington Avenue
According to police, the suspect approached the elderly man and began arguing before suddenly striking him in the face, causing him to fall to the pavement. The victim suffered injuries to his face and left shoulder.
Victim hospitalized, suspect still wanted
Officers at the scene transported the man to Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The suspect fled on foot immediately after the attack and has not been located.
Police release description of suspect
Investigators described the attacker as a male with a light complexion, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a striped knit hat, gray hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, black pants, and multicolored shoes.
Anyone with information about the assault is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline as the investigation continues.