Muslim woman says she was assaulted for wearing hijab
The NYPD is investigating a possible hate crime incident following the attack of a Muslim woman in Ditmas Park Saturday.
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Mar 19, 2019, 2:39 AM
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Updated 2,129 days ago
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The NYPD is investigating a possible hate crime incident following the attack of a Muslim woman in Ditmas Park Saturday.
Umber Nisar, a mother of three, says she was walking home when a man she never met ambushed her.
Police say the man didn't say anything to her prior and during the attack. Nisar believes she was targeted for wearing a hijab.
She says she's petrified of going anywhere at all due to the incident.
A packed crowd of protesters stood up to the alleged hate attack on Monday.
Police say the man didn't say anything to her prior and during the attack. Nisar believes she was targeted for wearing a hijab.
She says she's petrified of going anywhere at all due to the incident.
A packed crowd of protesters stood up to the alleged hate attack on Monday.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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