A 66-year-old man was violently assaulted and then targeted in an attempted robbery on a New York City sidewalk, police reported.
Officers say the victim was attacked by several assailants who struck him repeatedly, leaving him critically injured and unconscious on the pavement. After incapacitating him, the suspects allegedly tried to steal from his pockets before fleeing the scene.
Emergency responders were called to the area and transported the man to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Detectives are canvassing nearby surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in hopes of identifying the attackers.
Authorities described the incident as a brutal street crime that has alarmed residents in the neighborhood. Police are urging anyone who saw the assault or who has information about the suspects’ identities to contact the NYPD.
The brutal nature of the assault, coupled with the attempted robbery, has prompted heightened patrols in the area while the investigation continues. Immediate details about possible motives have not been released as the case remains under active review.