NEW YORK — A man was stabbed in the leg multiple times in an unprovoked attack Wednesday afternoon in Washington Heights, police said.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. on April 16 near West 162nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. According to police, a 33-year-old man was seated at the intersection when an unidentified individual approached without speaking and attacked him.
The suspect displayed a sharp object and stabbed the victim several times in the leg before fleeing southbound on Amsterdam Avenue. The motive for the assault remains unclear.
EMS transported the victim to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
Suspect fled on foot and remains at large
The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black coat, black pants, and tan shoes.
The NYPD has not confirmed whether surveillance footage is available or if the suspect and victim had any prior interaction.
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The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.