Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Police looking for 3 suspects in Sunday afternoon slashing on Astor Place

Police are looking for three men who they say robbed and slashed another man on Cooper Square at Eighth Street this past Sunday afternoon. 

The 24-year-old victim was standing on the southwest corner of Eighth Street at Cooper Square near Cooper Union when three men grabbed his iPhone from his hand, according to police and published reports

When he tried to retrieve the phone, the attackers punched him repeatedly and slashed his left hand.
EMTs treated the victim at the scene before taking him to a hospital, where he was reportedly in stable condition. 

The NYPD released this info about the suspects...
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online. All calls are confidential. 

Top photo via Steven; second photo by William Klayer

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