Off-duty cop struck with scooter in road rage assault on the Upper East Side | Upper East Site, NYPD
Off-duty cop struck with scooter in road rage assault on the Upper East Side | Upper East Site, NYPD

UES Road Rage Assault Leaves Off-Duty Cop Injured

An off-duty NYPD officer was injured Tuesday night, when he was attacked by a biker on a green motorcycle in a violent assault on a quiet Upper East Side block, police say — in what appears to be was a case of road rage.

Two NYPD officers were stationed on East 90th Street where the off-duty officer was assaulted | Upper East Site
Two NYPD officers were stationed on East 90th Street where the off-duty officer was assaulted | Upper East Site

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The off-duty cop was assaulted by a man on a motorcycle, police say | Upper East Site
The off-duty cop was assaulted by a man on a motorcycle, police say | Upper East Site

It was around 7:00 pm, when police say the victim, a 52-year-old off-duty cop out walking his dog, got into an argument with the biker on East 90th Street between First and Second Avenues, after he was nearly hit by the motorcycle, which was driving recklessly, police say. 

Investigators say the off-duty officer told the biker to slow down, that’s when the suspect got off his motorcycle and pummeled the cop with his fists, punching him in the face multiple times, causing him to fall and break his ankle and leaving him with a cut on his ear.

The off-duty officer was taken by paramedics to Weill Cornell Medical Center for treatment, officials say.

NYPD officers flooded the intersection of East 90th and First Avenue on the UES | Upper East Site
NYPD officers flooded the intersection of East 90th and First Avenue on the UES | Upper East Site

Two police officers were spotted stationed at the scene of the crime, in front of 328 East 90th Street, and were seen pointing out surveillance cameras on nearby buildings that may have captured the violent vehicular assault on video. 

NYPD officers flooded the corner of East 90th and First Avenue after a mobilization was called and included specialized units like the Strategic Response Group and the Emergency Services Unit. 

NYPD officers mobilized on the UES in an effort to find the assault suspect | Upper East Site
NYPD officers mobilized on the UES in an effort to find the assault suspect | Upper East Site

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Four members of the NYPD's 19th Precinct Detective Squad arrived on the scene | Upper East Site
Four members of the NYPD’s 19th Precinct Detective Squad arrived on the scene | Upper East Site

Four members of the detective squad from the 19th Precinct — which serves the Upper East Side — were also spotted at the scene Tuesday night.

Investigators say the biker managed to escape from the scene of the crime, however, surveillance images of the suspect were released Wednesday morning.

The assault suspect was caught on camera in images released by police on Wednesday | Upper East Site
The assault suspect was caught on camera in images released by police on Wednesday | Upper East Site

The suspect is described by police as a man is in his mid 30s to mid 40s, standing 5’8″ tall and weighing 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black pants and a helmet.

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