New York City Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an unprovoked antisemitic attack on a Jewish man in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
NYPD Hunting Perp Who Punched Jewish Teens in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Last Friday night an observant Jewish man was punched in the face by a man who got out of a van to attack him, while a second man remained behind in the vehicle to film the incident.
The attack took place at Avenue L and East 32nd Street at around 10:30 pm. The suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning, NYPD said.
On 2/11/22, at approx 10:35 PM, in front of 3213 Avenue L, a male, 22 was walking when Male #1 slapped him in his face, causing pain and swelling, and knocking his yarmulke off. Male #1 fled in a mini-van operated by Male #2. Any info? DM us or @NYPDTips or ☎️ 1-800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/d4RuCuBvJF
— NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) February 14, 2022
“Make no mistake, an attack on our Jewish community is an attack on every New Yorker,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a tweeted statement earlier this week.
The incident is under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crimes Unit.
