A group of almost a dozen people verbally harassed and threw eggs at a Jewish teenager in Brooklyn, police said Thursday.
The 15-year old was walking on E. 18th St. near Bay Ave. in Midwood dressed in traditional Jewish clothing when the hateful crew of about 11 people approached him around 1:05 p.m. Monday, cops said.
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NYPD released photos of some of the people who attacked a 15-year old who was walking on E. 18th St. near Bay Ave. in Midwood. (DCPI)
The group screamed, “Free Palestine!” before hurling eggs at the boy, hitting him in the back and shoulders, according to cops.
The mob ran westbound on nearby Chestnut Ave. toward E. 15th St., police said.
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The teen was not hurt in the attack.
Police on Thursday released images of some of those involved and are asking the public’s help in identifying them.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.