A 47-year-old man suffered facial and hand injuries after being pepper sprayed and slashed during a dispute on West 125th Street, police said.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of assaulting a man in Harlem after an argument escalated into violence last month. The attack left a 47-year-old victim with injuries to his face and hand, according to the NYPD.
Key Points
• A 47-year-old man was pepper sprayed and slashed during an assault in Harlem.
• The attack occurred outside 125 West 125th Street on May 31.
• Two suspects fled on foot and remain at large.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:58 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, outside 125 West 125th Street within the confines of the NYPD’s 28th Precinct. Authorities said the victim was approached by two unidentified individuals before a dispute broke out.
According to investigators, one suspect sprayed the victim with pepper spray while the second suspect displayed a sharp object and slashed him in the face and hand.
Suspects Fled on Foot
Following the assault, both suspects fled eastbound along West 125th Street. Police said they escaped before officers arrived and remain unidentified.
The victim’s injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Additional details regarding the circumstances leading to the dispute have not been released.
Investigation Ongoing
The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the assault or the identities of the suspects to come forward. Detectives continue to investigate the incident and are reviewing available evidence.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website or by messaging @NYPDTips on X.