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Man, 68, Hospitalized After Assault Near Barclays Center

4/6/2026

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The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. on March 31 near the Barclays Center in New York City after a verbal altercation.
The assailant chased the 68-year-old man and punched him, causing him to fall and sustain multiple fractures.
The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition.
Police released surveillance footage to aid the investigation and urged anyone with information to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.

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Story summary

The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. on March 31 near the Barclays Center in New York City after a verbal altercation.
The assailant chased the 68-year-old man and punched him, causing him to fall and sustain multiple fractures.
The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition.
Police released surveillance footage to aid the investigation and urged anyone with information to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.