A routine Tuesday evening on the Upper East Side turned violent when a man shoved a 65-year-old woman to the ground, leaving her with a broken wrist, police said. The assault took place on the sidewalk near 150 East 86th Street at about 6:20 p.m., and the woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to investigators. The suspect took off on foot and has not been identified.
As reported by PIX11, the NYPD said the man allegedly pushed the woman, causing her to fall and break her wrist. Police have not released any description or other identifying details for the suspect, and the investigation remains active.
Police Seek Public's Help
Detectives are now turning to the public for leads. Anyone with information, video or photos is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, and callers may remain anonymous. Police say public input could be critical to moving the case forward.
What We Know So Far
Investigators say the assault happened on the sidewalk near 150 East 86th Street and no arrests have been announced, per PIX11. The NYPD is again asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured it on camera to come forward.
