Police: Video shows 2 suspects accused of attacking Muslim man in the Bronx

Police have released video of two suspects accused of attacking a Muslim man in the Bronx. The attack happened at 1075 Pugsley Ave. on Jan. 15. Police say the victim, Mujibur Rahman, was picking

News 12 Staff

Jan 19, 2016, 5:36 PM

Updated 3,111 days ago

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Police have released video of two suspects accused of attacking a Muslim man in the Bronx.
The attack happened at 1075 Pugsley Ave. on Jan. 15.
Police say the victim, Mujibur Rahman, was picking up his niece from school at P.S. 119 when he was knocked to the ground and beaten by two men. The men allegedly called the man "ISIS" and shouted other anti-Muslim statements. 
Police say the victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated for bruising to his face and swelling of the eyes.
The suspects are seen walking in the video. 
Police ask anyone with information to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
Community leaders held a rally to protest the anti-Muslim attack Tuesday morning in front of P.S. 119. 


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