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Asian-American woman severely assaulted on New York street as US hate crimes continue to rise
An Asian-American woman has been attacked on the streets of New York City by a man who repeatedly kicked her in front of witnesses who seemingly stood by, according to surveillance footage.
Key points:
- The 65-year-old woman was hospitalised with serious injuries after the daytime attack
- It was the 33rd reported New York City hate crime in 2021 involving an Asian-American
- Nearby office workers who watched the assault without intervening have been suspended
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) released the video after the 65-year-old woman was assaulted on Monday afternoon, suffering serious injuries.
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