Three Jewish men were left bruised and rattled Sunday evening after a street attack in Williamsburg by a man wearing a T-shirt with an image of the Iranian flag, authorities say. The victims declined medical treatment at the scene, but police moved in quickly, detaining the suspect and taking him into custody, according to court records.
The assault unfolded around 6:45 p.m. on April 26 near Throop Avenue and Gerry Street in Williamsburg, as reported by the New York Post. The three victims, ages 21, 38 and 48, were struck in the shoulder, the side of the head and the back. All three complained of facial pain but still refused medical care at the scene, according to the report.
Arrest and charges
Court records show that 41-year-old Andrzej Wnuk was arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court on April 26 on hate-crime assault and other charges, and a judge set his bail at $5,000 cash. He is scheduled to return to court on April 30, the New York Post reports.
Video from the immediate aftermath, according to the Post, shows officers hauling Wnuk away while he wears a black T-shirt bearing an image of the Iranian flag. Witnesses told reporters he allegedly shouted "f--king Jews" during the confrontation.
Local context
Advocates and researchers say incidents like this come amid a broader surge in antisemitic violence and harassment in the United States and abroad. ADL reporting on campus antisemitism and wider incident audits notes persistent anti-Jewish behavior, and a Tel Aviv University study found 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in decades, per the ADL and The Independent.
Wnuk's attorney did not respond to the Post's request for comment, the outlet reports. Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing.
