NYPD Hate Crime Task Force Searching for Woman Who Slapped Pro-Palestinian Protester During March on Brooklyn Bridge
Suspect Accused of Assaulting Protesters and Spewing Anti-Palestinian Sentiments Now Wanted for Aggravated Harassment
- The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is searching for an unidentified woman who slapped a pro-Palestinian protester during a march on the Brooklyn Bridge.
- The suspect allegedly made anti-Palestinian statements before assaulting the man, leading to her being sought for aggravated harassment.
- The woman, approximately 30 years old, with brown eyes and long brown hair, fled after the assault and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and sunglasses.
- A witness also reported the woman physically assaulting and attempting to silence other protesters at the scene by demanding the deletion of recordings.
- The incident occurred during a large pro-Palestinian protest march, 'Flood Brooklyn for Gaza', which attracted thousands of demonstrators and temporarily shut down traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge.