New York City Police Department officials said they’re searching for suspects who assaulted a man in Harlem with fireworks on Monday.
He added that the NYPD “is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for assaulting police officers.”
“The male pictured above threw a lit firework on him, which exploded causing burns to the victims back,” Harrison wrote, adding that the man, who was not identified, was sleeping on the sidewalk when the incident unfolded.
The assault comes after locals have complained about people setting off fireworks at night across New York City.
“Illegal fireworks are both dangerous and a public nuisance. We’re cracking down on this activity at the source to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers and the ability of our neighbors to get some sleep,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a news conference this week.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-(8477) TIPS.
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