NEW YORK, NY – A 68-year-old woman was the victim of an attack involving an unknown chemical that was thrown at her while walking in Lower Manhattan last Thursday.
Detectives from the NYPD’s 1st Precinct reported that a 60-year-old woman was walking west on Canal Street near Mercer Street when she was attacked. At around 2:00 p.m., an unknown suspect approached the woman and threw an unidentified liquid into her face.
Police reported that the victim suffered irritation to her face and eyes.
The elderly woman was treated by FDNY EMS at the scene, the suspect flooded an unknown direction.
The suspect was described by police as “A male, approximately 5’11” in height, dark complexion, and believed to be approximately 35-40 years old.”
No arrests have been made at this time. Police were unable to determine what the liquid used in the assault was at this time.