Two sought for attacking and robbing man in the Bronx: police
MORRISANIA, Bronx (PIX11) -- Police are searching for two suspects after a man was attacked and robbed in the Bronx Friday night.
The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. near 3400 Third Avenue.
The two suspects began an argument with the victim for bumping into them, police say. The altercation became physical and the victim was punched and kicked.
The victim also sustained a laceration to the head after one of the suspects threw a bottle at his head, according to the NYPD.
The suspects also stole the victim's bag, which contained his wallet and cellphone, police say.
EMS took the victim to a local hospital.
The NYPD released the following surveillance images of the two suspects.
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