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17-year-old Yeshiva student punched in the face during street attack

A 17-year-old Yeshiva student is in stable condition after being punched in the face while walking to his Brooklyn home, officials say. It happened Monday night near Avenue I and East 29th Street.

News 12 Staff

Dec 30, 2015, 7:08 PM

Updated 3,269 days ago

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A 17-year-old Yeshiva student is in stable condition after being punched in the face while walking to his Brooklyn home, officials say.
It happened Monday night near Avenue I and East 29th Street. 
The attack comes less than 24 hours after another Jewish man was assaulted on Avenue M Sunday. Police say two suspects are wanted in connection with the attack. 
Meanwhile, State Assemblyman Dov Hikind is urging the community to be on high alert.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.