Assailant punches man, 71, and takes victim's cane in Brooklyn assault
BROOKLYN (PIX11) – An assailant punched a 71-year-old man in the face in Brooklyn Tuesday evening, police said.
Officers from the 60th precinct received a 911 call for an assault at 7:30 p.m. Police say the male victim was walking near 2250 West 11th Street when an unidentified individual approached him and began a verbal dispute with the victim.
At one point, a physical fight began, and the unknown assailant punched the victim in the face and forcibly removed the victim's walking cane. The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. He is expected to recover, police said.
The assailant, who is described as a man, fled the location on foot to parts unknown. He was last seen wearing a black tank top and gray pants.
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Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.