New York: Anti-gay razor attack at McDonald’s
The New York Police Department is looking for a suspect responsible for a homophobic attack with a razor blade on a 22-year-old man inside a fast food restaurant in Manhattan.
According to the Associated Press, police say the incident occurred at 7pm Wednesday at a McDonald’s on West 3rd Street near New York University.
They say the suspect made anti-gay remarks which led to a physical confrontation between the two men.
Police say the suspect slashed the victim with the blade on the face, back, neck and elbow.
The victim required stitches for his injuries in hospital.
Detectives are looking for a black man, between 35-40 years old, around 5 feet 9 inches (175cm), who weighs between 300-350 pounds (150kg).
