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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.
NYPD says there have been 33 hate crimes with an Asian victim so far this year in an alarming spike in attacks of members of the…
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