BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two men beat a man in a wheelchair on a Bronx street, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred in front of an apartment building on West Kingsbridge Road around 8:30 p.m. on April 11, police said.
The 64-year-old victim was sitting in a wheelchair when two unidentified men approached him and demanded money, according to authorities. The victim refused to give them money and was attacked by the two assailants, who punched him in the head, police said. The suspects then allegedly attempted to steal the victim’s cellphone from his pocket.
After struggling with the victim, the assailants fled the scene, police said. The victim sustained a minor injury to his head and was transported to a hospital in stable condition, according to police.
Police described the first suspect as having a medium build, with black hair and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the words “Chinatown Market” on the front, ribbed blue jeans and black sneakers.
Police described the second suspect as having a slim build. He was last seen wearing eyeglasses, a black winter hat with a Nike logo, a dark-colored puffy jacket with a light-colored hood, light-colored pants, and black and white Nike sneakers.
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