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71-Year-Old Woman Attacked in Brooklyn; Police Seek Help

4/15/2026

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A 71-year-old woman was attacked in Brooklyn last week when a female stranger shoved her to the ground around 10:25 a.m. on Brighton Beach Avenue.
The victim sustained cuts, bruises, and a jaw injury.
The assailant fled on foot, and police have released footage.
The victim is hospitalized in stable condition.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.

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Story summary

A 71-year-old woman was attacked in Brooklyn last week when a female stranger shoved her to the ground around 10:25 a.m. on Brighton Beach Avenue.
The victim sustained cuts, bruises, and a jaw injury.
The assailant fled on foot, and police have released footage.
The victim is hospitalized in stable condition.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.