BREAKING: Lubavitcher Stabbed in Manhattan in Suspected Hate Crime

by CrownHeights.info

A Lubavitcher man from Crown Heights was stabbed from behind in Manhattan tonight, Wednesday, near Fifth Avenue and West 47th Street, in what is being reported as a suspected hate crime.

The stabbing occurred at approximately 15 W. 47th Street, according to preliminary emergency communications. The victim was treated at the scene by Hatzalah and transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

Initial reports indicate that the suspect is a woman in her 30s who allegedly approached the victim from behind and stabbed him. She is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, wearing a shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers, with a dark sweater tied around her waist.

The suspect reportedly fled westbound toward Sixth Avenue following the stabbing.

Authorities have reportedly classified the incident as a suspected hate crime. Further details, including the victim’s identity, the circumstances leading up to the attack and whether the NYPD has made any arrests, were not immediately available.

This is a developing story and CrownHeights.info will provide updates as more information becomes available.