A 64-year-old Jewish man was seriously injured Tuesday morning in what authorities are investigating as a anti-Semitic hate crime at the intersection of Kings Highway and Ocean Avenue in Flatbush.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. Sources tell YWN that the victim was crossing the street when the suspect intentionally bumped his shoulder into him. The victim then turned around and told the suspect, “Watch where you’re walking.”

The suspect had already walked away but then turned back, approached the victim, and viciously shoved him to the ground. During the assault, the suspect yelled, “This is what Jews deserve.”

Sources tell YWN the victim suffered a fractured hip and is believed to have also sustained a possible concussion. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The NYPD’s 61st Precinct, the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force, and Flatbush Shomrim responded and are actively investigating the incident.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)