NYPD: Suspect made antisemitic remarks during attack in Central Park
NEW YORK - The search is on for the suspect behind what police believe was a hate crime in Central Park.
Investigators say the suspect attacked a man around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Terrace and East Drive. He allegedly knocked the 63-year-old victim to the ground, causing the man to break his hand and chip a tooth.
Police say the attacker also made antisemitic remarks.
The suspect took off with a bike and trailer, which had a sign reading "hungry disabled."
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
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