By Adam Devine July 13, 2021July 13, 2021  New York News/Police Blotter

A man was attacked from behind in an unprovoked attack in New York City.

NEW YORK, NY – New York City Police are searching for a man who assaulted another near West 47th Street and 6th Avenue. The suspect approached the man from behind with a container of a scalding hot unknown liquid. Police released video on Monday of the incident that took place on July 5th.

The victim was treated with second degree burns on his back at Columbia University.

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