A hateful attacker knocked a man to the ground in Central Park and spewed anti-Semitic comments before sneering, “Kanye 2024,” cops said.
The 63-year-old victim was walking in the park near the intersection of Terrace Drive and East Drive around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when a stranger hit him from behind, causing him to fall to the ground, authorities said.
The assailant allegedly made anti-Semitic remarks and declared, “Kanye 2024” — referring to the presidential campaign aspirations of Kanye West, who has come under fire for his recent public anti-Semitic tirades.
The suspect fled on a bicycle, authorities said. NYPDThe victim suffered a chipped tooth and a broken hand in the attack, and was hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said.
The suspect fled west on 72nd Street on a bicycle with a bicycle trailer, which appeared to be carrying miscellaneous items including a sign that says “Hungry Disabled,” according to cops and photos they released Thursday evening.
The suspect was walking with a bicycle trailer that had a sign reading “Hungry Disabled” attached to it. NYPDHe is described as a male with a light complexion, medium build, approximately in his 40s, authorities said.
He was last seen wearing a brown jacket, beige pants, white sneakers and a multi-colored hat.
