Group Viciously Assaults Man on Allen Street, then Steals his Pants
Photo: NYPD
Police say a man was assaulted, slashed, and robbed by a group of people in broad daylight at Allen Canal Streets Friday morning.
According to the police report, at 11:30am, a pack of twelve individuals – both male and female – jumped the 26-year-old victim in the center median (aka Allen Street Mall).
Surveillance footage shows the victim running away from the group, before being tackled to the ground. The attackers are seen kicking and stomping the victim. Then slicing him with an unknown, sharp object.
They grabbed his pants, underwear, shoes, and wallet before fleeing the scene in multiple vehicles.
The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition with injuries and lacerations to his head, torso and hands.
Police are appealing to the public to identify the attackers.
đ¨WANTED for ROBBERY: On 1/22, at 11:30 AM, in the vicinity of Canal St & Allen St in Manhattan, a group of individuals assaulted a 26-year-old male victim and removed his cell phone, pants, underwear and shoes. Any info? Call/DM @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. All calls are anonymous pic.twitter.com/qcSOfZWSC4
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 23, 2021
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