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NYPD Continues Search For Dozen Accused In Brutal Chinatown Assault; Group Allegedly Beat Victim, Stole Clothes

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are still searching for around a dozen people suspected in a brutal attack in Chinatown.

According to the NYPD, the group attacked a 26-year-old man near Canal and Allen streets around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 22.

Video shows the victim ran from the group before he was pulled to the ground. Attackers kicked and stomped on him.

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Police say a man was assaulted and robbed by a group of people in Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2021. (Credit: NYPD Crime Stoppers)

The victim was also allegedly cut with a sharp object.

The group stole the man's phone, along with his pants, underwear and shoes, police said.

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Police say a man was assaulted and robbed by a group of people in Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2021. (Credit: NYPD Crime Stoppers)

He was taken to the hospital in stable condition with injuries to his head, torso and hands.

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Police say a man was assaulted and robbed by a group of people in Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2021. (Credit: NYPD Crime Stoppers)

Anyone who has information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 or for Spanish, 1-888-577-4782. Tips can also be sent to the NYPDTips Twitter account or submitted online at NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.

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