Man slashed in face during late-night attack in harlem as nypd seeks suspect

New York, NY — A 50-year-old man suffered a facial injury after an unidentified suspect allegedly slashed him with a sharp object during a late-night confrontation in Harlem, and the New York Police Department is now asking the public for help identifying the attacker.

The assault happened at approximately 11:19 p.m. Monday in front of 304 West 117 Street, according to information released by NYPD Crimestoppers. Investigators said the victim was approached by an unknown individual before the encounter turned violent.

NYPD Releases Details of Assault

Police said the suspect displayed a sharp object and slashed the victim on the left side of his face.

The NYPD has not publicly released additional information about the victim’s condition or whether the suspect and victim knew each other before the incident.

The attack occurred on a residential block in Harlem, where investigators are now working to identify and locate the individual involved.

Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with the case.

Key Points

• A 50-year-old man suffered a slash wound to the left side of his face in Harlem.
• The attack happened around 11:19 p.m. Monday in front of 304 West 117 Street.
• NYPD Crimestoppers is seeking information that could identify the suspect.

Investigation Continues

The case remains under investigation as detectives attempt to determine the circumstances that led to the assault.

According to NYPD Crimestoppers, the victim was approached by an unidentified individual shortly before the attack occurred. Police said the suspect displayed a sharp object before slashing the man.

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