Police Look for Suspect in Possible Midtown Hate Crime

Police are looking for a man suspected of attacking two people in Manhattan in what investigators say is a possible hate crime.

The victims two victims, a 27-year-old and a 32-year-old, were walking near Broadway and West 48th Street on April 12 when the suspect approached them, started shouting out slurs regarding their sexual orientation and attacked them, according to police.

The suspect fled and the victims refused medical attention on the scene.

Police have released a photo of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 

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