New York, NY – Police are searching for a suspect accused of attacking a young woman with a construction hard hat late at night in Manhattan’s East Village, escalating concerns over random acts of violence in the area. The incident left an 18-year-old woman injured after she was followed off a city bus, authorities said.
The assault occurred around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, near East 10th Street and Avenue C within the 9th Precinct. According to NYPD Crimestoppers, the suspect followed an 18-year-old female and a 19-year-old male after they exited an M14 bus before launching the attack.
Police said the individual “proceeded to strike the 18-year-old female in the head with a construction hard hat” before attempting to flee the scene.
Key Points
- Woman, 18, struck in the head with hard hat in East Village attack
- Suspect followed victims off M14 bus before assault, police say
- Knife displayed when male victim gave chase; suspect remains at large
Knife displayed as suspect escapes
Authorities said the 19-year-old male victim attempted to chase the suspect following the attack. During the pursuit, the individual displayed a knife, forcing the victim to back off before the suspect fled on foot to an unknown location.
No arrests have been made, and police have not released a description of the suspect.
NYPD seeks public assistance
The NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline or online.
Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and whether the suspect may be linked to other incidents in the area.