Cops: Man attacked with fire extinguisher
A 29-year-old man, walking along a street in New Cassel, was attacked Sunday night and robbed of $300 in cash by a trio of men who struck him in the head with a fire extinguisher, Nassau County police said.
The victim, who police said was also beaten by the trio, suffered cuts to his head and left ear, as well as a fractured right wrist. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. His condition was unknown Monday.
Police said the incident occurred on Grand Street near Broadway at 10:05 p.m.
It was then, police said, that three men, believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, struck the victim in the head with a fire extinguisher, then beat him, stealing his wallet.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential, police said.
Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special! From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.
Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special! From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.
