Shocking moment elderly man is 'assaulted' on bus
Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly assaulted an elderly passenger on a bus, pouring a drink on his head and punching him in the face.
The 83-year-old man was catching a bus in the Bronx in New York, when he was attacked by a man standing next to him.
A video was released on the NYPD Crime Stoppers Twitter, urging people to come forward with any information about the incident.
The suspect has been described as a black male aged between ages 30 and 40, and around 180cm tall.
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The victim was trying to get off the bus when he was attacked
According to police, the 83-year-old was trying to get off the MTA bus around 5:30 pm on May 31 in the Bronx before the altercation occurred.
In the clip, the two men are standing by each other on a bus and talking for a few seconds before the man raises a full bottle of soft drink and starts to pour it over the elderly man's head. He then appears to punch the older man in the face.
WANTED for ASSAULT: On 5/31/21 @ 5:30 PM, vicinity of Barnes Ave & East Gun Hill Rd @nypd47pct the unidentified individual assaulted an 83-year-old male victim that was attempting to exit MTA Bus 8621. Any info call us @ 800-577-TIPS or DM NYPDTips Reward up to $3500. pic.twitter.com/tBNF1mN1Ey
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 15, 2021
The NYPD told the Washington Examiner the man was hospitalised for over a week for multiple facial fractures.
Police are offering up to US$3,5000 (A$4,700) for anyone with information.
According to NYPD statistics, the crime rate in New York has risen six per cent this year compared to 2020.
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