Third Squad detectives are looking for a suspect they allege knocked down another man, kicked him in the head and body, and then rummaged through his pockets Saturday night in New Cassel.

The altercation took place at 8:45 p.m. on Grayson Street.

The suspect is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall, with a thin build and dark hair worn in a ponytail. He was wearing a white T-shirt and gray sweatpants and was last seen running east on Oliver Street.

The victim, who has no known address, was taken by Nassau police ambulance to a l hospital and is being treated for a head injury, Nassau police said.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous.

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