New York City Police investigating after man slashed and robbed by crowd in Brooklyn

New York City Police investigating after man slashed and robbed by crowd in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating after a male was brutally beaten by a group of more than twelve individuals at a gathering last weekend in front of 327 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.

Cell phone video of the incident was posted to social media and today police shared several clips from those postings.

The video shows a large group of men and women attacking a man wearing white shorts in a black sleeveless t-shirt. The incident ended when one of the suspects pulled a knife and slashed the man, robbing him of his property.

The victim was attending a West Indies culture parade in the city.

The New York City Police Department is now asking the public to help identify the man’s attackers who are facing possible charges of assault, robbery and possibly an attempted murder charge for the stabbing incident.

According to police investigating the incident, no suspects or motives have been announced at this time. No arrests have been made.