Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn

Alleged Anti-LGBTQ Attack in Brooklyn

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly approached by an individual making anti-LGBTQ+ remarks in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The incident occurred on October 5, at approximately 3 p.m., on the corner of New Lots Ave. The individual then allegedly hit the woman in the arm with a chair.

The victim sustained minor injuries but did not receive medical attention. The suspect fled the scene in a white Jeep Compass, traveling west on New Lots Avenue.

The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the incident. As of October 14, there have been no updates on the alleged incident, according to an NYPD spokesperson.

No updates have been reported on the incident.

Author's summary: A woman was attacked in Brooklyn due to anti-LGBTQ+ remarks.

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