New York, United States — New York police were conducting a hate crimes investigation Friday after several people shouting anti-Semitic slurs attacked a Jewish man while pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated in Times Square.
Five or six men beat and pepper-sprayed the 29-year-old man late Thursday, a police spokesperson said.
Officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of taking part in the assault and were searching for the others who were involved, as well as witnesses.
The victim was in a stable condition in hospital, according to police.
The attack came as protesters gathered in Times Square shortly after a ceasefire was announced between Israe…
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