The New York Police Department (NYPD) is searching for two suspects accused of assaulting two men in an anti-LGBTQ hate crime in Manhattan on July 31, 2026. According to police, the incident occurred at around 8 p.m. in front of 1190 Broadway, near West 29th Street in New York City.
Both victims, aged 31 and 37, were reportedly approached by the suspects, who allegedly made anti-LGBTQ remarks before assaulting them. The suspects punched and kicked the victims before fleeing southbound along Broadway.
The 37-year-old victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The 31-year-old victim also suffered minor injuries and received medical attention at the scene.
Authorities have not released the victims’ identities, and their relationship to each other has not been disclosed.
Meanwhile, the NYPD has released photographs of two individuals wanted in connection with the assault and is appealing to the public for help identifying them. Investigators are seeking information that could establish the suspects’ identities and assist in their arrest.
Anyone with information about the incident or the individuals shown in the released photographs is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).