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Man wanted for punching 65-year-old in the face in East New York

The attack occurred just after 8 p.m. on Dec. 22 in front of 2520 Fountain Ave., according to authorities.

Zoe Cosgrove

Dec 31, 2025, 5:55 PM

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Police are searching for someone they say is responsible for punching a 65-year-old man in the face in East New York.

The attack occurred just after 8 p.m. on Dec. 22 in front of 2520 Fountain Ave., according to authorities.

Police say the assailant is six feet tall and approximately 25 to 35 years old. He was last seen wearing all dark-colored clothing.

The victim had minor injuries and declined medical attention at the scene.

Police ask anyone with information to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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