A person was set on hearth in Instances Sq. in a horrifying assault early Sunday that left him with burns throughout his face, and cops are nonetheless attempting to find the attacker.
Video from the scene confirmed the moments instantly after the assault on the 45-year-old man. The sufferer is clearly in ache and coated in burns as authorities positioned him inside an ambulance after placing out the blaze.
The NYPD responded to reviews of a person on hearth at W. forty first and Seventh Ave. simply earlier than 4 a.m. Sunday, in line with cops.
Authorities mentioned they consider he was set on hearth, however didn’t instantly have a reputation for the perpetrator.
The NYPD couldn’t say whether or not the assault was focused or random.
EMS took the person to New York Presbyterian Cornell the place he’s in steady situation, police mentioned.
No arrests have been made. Police investigation is ongoing.
