NYPD Searches for Suspect Accused of Punching 79-Year-Old Man in Brooklyn Assault

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an unprovoked assault on an elderly man in Brooklyn.

According to investigators, the attack occurred at approximately 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, in front of a building at 1039 Utica Avenue.

Police said a 79-year-old man was standing outside the location when an unidentified individual approached him and suddenly punched him on the right side of the head.

The victim suffered pain as a result of the assault, according to the NYPD. The suspect fled the scene ...