Two Men Attacked with Knife in New York; Perpetrator Allegedly Shouted 'Allahu Akbar'
A 51-year-old man attacked two people with a knife in Manhattan, New York, in two separate incidents about two blocks apart in broad daylight. The victims are a man of Asian descent and a Jewish man, both of whom survived and were hospitalized. Witnesses reported the attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks. Police are investigating the incidents as possible hate crimes, though no connection between the suspect and victims has been found. Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated the motive is still under investigation, and initial reports suggest psychological factors may have played a role. New York's mayor condemned the attacks as 'horrifying' and 'hateful.' Police noted that hate crimes in New York have increased in recent years, with over half of confirmed hate crimes this year directed against Jewish people. The suspect remains in custody.
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