Police: 64-year-old man suffers broken jaw in Morrisania attack
By: News 12 Staff Feb 3, 2019, 3:54pm Updated on: Feb 3, 2019
A suspect is on the loose after assaulting a man in Morrisania Friday, police say.
Police tell News 12 that the incident happened shortly after 12:30 p.m. on East 167th Street and Boston Road.
News 12 is told a man approached a 64-year-old victim from behind, punched him and knocked him to the ground.
The suspect then continuously punched and kicked the man before fleeing.
The victim was taken to the hospital for a broken jaw.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.