A young hassidic man was assaulted in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon in an apparent anti-Semitic attack, local media reported.
The 22-year-old man was attacked near Gerry Street and Broadway in Williamsburg around 1:00 p.m. by two women, ABC News reported.
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According to the report, the assailants, ages 24 and 34, yelled anti-Semitic epithets at the man. When he called 911, they attacked him with his own phone, threatened to kill him, and punched him in the throat.
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment. His two attackers were arrested shortly after the incident.
A police source said that the 34-year-old has been charged with aggravated harassment, assault, and criminal mischief. The other suspect is still in custody but has not been charged at this time.
The incident remains under investigation, the source said.
NYPD has enhanced patrol presence in Jewish communities. Starting tonight, additional officers from the Strategic Response Group, the same highly trained unit that helped keep New Yorkers safe in Times Square last night, will be on the streets.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) January 1, 2020
New York City has seen an alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the NYPD will increase patrols in Jewish communities and people must be able to walk their own neighborhoods free from fear.
Wednesday's incident is the 12th attack in the past two weeks. It follows a stabbing attack in Monsey, NY on Saturday night.
