NYC Local News: NYPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in East Village Assault

NYPD Releases Video of Attack Suspect

Manhattan Voice 

December 8, 2025

NYC LOCAL NEWS - The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with an assault that happened in the East Village, within the 9th Precinct. If you frequent the area around 4th Avenue or were nearby on the night of the incident, your information could be important.

According to police, the assault occurred on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 9:27 p.m. A 74-year-old man was walking to his hotel when an unidentified individual bumped into him in front of 86 4th Avenue.

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What started as a seemingly small encounter quickly escalated. A verbal dispute broke out, and the individual allegedly punched the older man in the face before fleeing on foot. 

Police report that the suspect ran southbound on 4th Avenue.

Despite being injured, the victim was able to walk to a nearby urgent care facility. He was treated for a head injury and was later listed in stable condition. He is expected to recover, but the NYPD is determined to identify the person responsible.

The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect. He is described as a light skin male who was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, green vest, sweatpants and grey sneakers. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.