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Hate Crime Reported in Heart of NYC's Chelsea

Sunday October 8, 2023

Four assailants, all male, confronted the victim at about 10:15 p.m. Sept 15, near W. 17th St. and Ninth Ave., and asked him "What are you doing around here, you f—ing f—-t?" according to police sources.
Four assailants, all male, confronted the victim at about 10:15 p.m. Sept 15, near W. 17th St. and Ninth Ave., and asked him "What are you doing around here, you f—ing f—-t?" according to police sources.  (Source:NYPD)

New York City Police are reporting a hate crime on a Saturday night last month in the heart of the city's gay neighborhood of Chelsea, The Daily News reports

"A group of anti-gay bigots pummeled a 72-year-old man, breaking his jaw, in a Manhattan hate crime street attack, police said Sunday. They cited the assault took place near W. 17th St. and Ninth Ave. in Chelsea about 10:15 p.m on September 15.

The police report that in the altercation, four young men shouted at the victim: "What are you doing around here, you f—ing f—-t?"

The young men punched and kicked the victim and struck him with various objects before running into a nearby building, police told the Daily News.

The victim made his was to an area hospital by private means to be treated for a broken jaw and cuts to his hands and face, according to police.

"Cops released photos of the suspects Sunday and are asking the public's help identifying them and tracking them down. One is described as heavyset with a light complexion while the other three are slim with medium complexions," adds the Daily News.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.