People stroll along mulberry street in the heart of new york city s famed little italy district during the annual san gennaro street festival. © lei xu
People stroll along Mulberry Street in the heart of New York City s famed Little Italy district during the annual San Gennaro street festival. © Lei Xu

Manhattan street vendor assaulted simply for selling lemonade at San Gennaro Festival

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is searching for suspects wanted for an assault against a street vendor at last month’s San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy.

According to police, at around 10:50 pm, the suspect confronted the vendor simply because he was selling lemonade.

“The suspect threw a glass bottle at a vendor’s face while chastising him for selling lemonade,” the NYPD said in a statement.

Today, police released video footage of the encounter and is asking the public for assistance in identifying him.

https:// /NYPDTips/status/1581817348532494337
Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.