BRIGHTON BEACH, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A woman is wanted for allegedly punching a 71-year-old in the face during an argument, according to police.
The alleged assault happened on Sept. 17 at around 4:10 p.m. near Brighton Beach Avenue and Brighton 15th Street, according to investigators.
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The 71-year-old victim was sitting on a bench when she asked the assailant to stop smoking. The assailant became irate and punched the victim, police said.
A woman is wanted for allegedly punching a 71-year-old in the face during an argument, according to police. (NYPD Handout)
The assailant fled on foot. Police have since released a photo that can be seen above.
The victim refused medical treatment at the scene, according to police.
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