Teen mob assaults homosexual couple in NYC after hurling slurs, throwing ‘objects’ at them: cops

A teen mob attacked a homosexual couple as they walked collectively in Queens final week – repeatedly punching considered one of them after hurling slurs on the pair, authorities mentioned.

The male victims, each 36, had been strolling on Broadway close to thirty third Street in Astoria round 7:30 p.m. when 4 young-looking bullies shouted an anti-gay slur then pelted the couple with unspecified“exhausting objects,” authorities mentioned. 

Then, a member of the violent group pummeled one of many victims within the face, inflicting swelling and bruising, cops mentioned.

The NYPD launched surveillance of three of the attackers – who’re all believed to be of their late teenagers – who haven’t but been caught.

Anyone with info in regard to this incident is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). 

The public may submit their ideas by logging onto the Crime Stoppers web site at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips.