NEW YORK, NY – Police are investigating a slashing incident and robbery that took place in the Bronx on Sunday. According to police, the incident occurred at around 1:45 pm in front of 80 West Fordham Road.
In a statement, the NYPD reported a 38-year-old man was attacked by multiple individuals who slashed him in the head with a cutting instrument before taking his cell phone and fleeing on foot.
The victim was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Saint Barnabas by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in stable condition.
Anyone with information related to this crime is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)