NYPD asking for help in ID'ing man who viciously attacked this 72-year-old man in the W. Village

A 72-year-old man was hospitalized after a vicious and seemingly random attack near 99 Jane St. in the West Village on Monday Aug. 11th, 2014 around 5:30 p.m., police say. The NYPD is asking for help in identifying the man responsible. He fled with another man, whom the cops are also looking for in connection with the attack.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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