A man was arrested Shabbos afternoon after attempting to strike Jewish residents with a cane near Eastern Parkway and New York Avenue in Crown Heights, while spewing antisemitic rhetoric.

Crown Heights Shmira and the NYPD responded swiftly, arriving on the scene before anyone was hurt.

The suspect was apprehended and is being charged with a hate crime.

Please be aware of your surroundings. In case of an emergency, call 911 and Shmira 24/7 at 718-221-0303.