NYPD Seeks Suspect in Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Man in Central Park
The assailant spat in the victim's face and shouted hateful remarks before fleeing the scene.
- The incident occurred on July 27 near Fifth Avenue and East 68th Street.
- The attacker pulled down the victim's mask and spat in his face, yelling 'Hitler was right.'
- The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident as a hate crime.
- Surveillance footage of the suspect, who was carrying several bags and wearing a multicolored shirt, has been released.
- Hate crimes against Jews in New York City have surged by 73% this year.