Man wearing Jewish attire attacked in front of Queens synagogue: NYPD

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A man wearing traditional Jewish attire was attacked in front of a synagogue in Queens on Oct. 5, according to the NYPD.

The 19-year-old victim was standing in front of the Congregation B’nai Abraham of EF on Main Street in Flushing around 2:40 p.m. when a man walked up to him and punched him in the face, police said.

The suspect fled the scene to parts unknown, according to authorities. The victim refused medical attention.

The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the attack.

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