Police have released a sketch of a man wanted for allegedly assaulting a black woman while making racist statements in New York City.
The attack took place on Nov. 9 at around 7:30 p.m. on Church Avenue and East 18th Street in Brooklyn
(MORE: New York Police Department halts use of bodycams after 1 explodes)The 57-year-old victim was exiting the southbound Q train when the suspect came up behind and started punching her while making “derogatory anti-black statements,” police said. He then fled the scene.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is actively searching for the suspect who police describe as a white male in his 30s, and are seeking the public’s assistance to find the perpetrator.
(MORE: Video shows NYPD sergeant shooting 21-year-old man in the face)The female victim told police she suffered a puncture wound to her shoulder. She refused to get treatment at first, but later went to Kings County Hospital for medical attention.