Stranger Pushes Man on Sidewalk, Causing Him to Hit Tree: NYPD

Police have released video of a man accused of pushing a 60-year-old man on a sidewalk in Brooklyn, causing him to hit a tree.

The suspect pictured was walking in the area of East 16th Street in Sheepshead Bay Monday afternoon when he pushed the victim, police said. He then ran away southbound. 

The man suffered pain and swelling to his left ear but refused medical attention at the scene, according to police. 

Surveillance video of the suspect shows him walking in the area around the time of the alleged assault.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 

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