NYPD arrests man for assault in Brooklyn

NYPD arrested a man in Brooklyn after he assaulted three Jewish Americans while waving an Islamic Republic of Iran flag.

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Location

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Updated

Monday, 27 April 2026 at 04:31 UTC

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The NYPD has arrested a man in Brooklyn after he assaulted three Jewish Americans while waving an Islamic Republic of Iran flag. The incident occurred in a Jewish neighborhood, raising immediate concerns about a potential hate crime. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack and the suspect's use of the flag.

e/eineurope · topic · T-08819cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 04:31 UTC · first reported 1d ago