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Hate Crime Suspects Sought for Attack in Fordham

2864-16-hate-crimes-assault-52-pct-9-15-16-photo-2-1Three suspects are on the run and wanted by police for yelling anti-Islam slurs at a Muslim man and his 2864-16-hate-crimes-assault-52-pct-9-15-16-photo-1-1mother in Fordham last month.

The suspects, two men and one woman, were riding in a Toyota Camry with gold license plates reserved for taxis when one of the suspects began screaming at the victims, police say. One of the victims confronted one of the suspects but was then attacked by the driver and one of the passengers. The suspects fled the scene while the victim was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center and treated for injuries.

The suspects, caught on video were described as followed:

Individual 1: Male Hispanic in his mid-20s, 5’6”, weighing 170-180 lbs, last seen wearing a light colored shirt and dark pants.

Individual 2: Male Hispanic (pictured), also in his mid-20s, 5’6”, weighing 170-180 lbs, last seen wearing a light colored shirt and dark pants.

Individual 3: Hispanic female (pictured) who scene with the two male suspects but did not attack the victim, around her mid 20’s 5’6″, 170 lbs., last seen wearing a light colored top and dark pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.

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