Police say homeless veterinarian arrested for hate crime in attacking Asian woman in Manhattan

Police said a homeless man who attacked an Asian woman in Manhattan on New Year’s Eve and spewed racial slurs during the attack was detained on Sunday on charges of a hate crime.

Accused bigot Christopher McCormack, 56, was arrested at a homeless veterans shelter in Queens by officers who recognized a wanted photograph of him.

He was charged with assault as a hate crime in connection with an incident on New Year’s Eve at Herald Square in which he approached from behind the victim, who is also 56 years old, and pushed her to the ground at Sixth Avenue and 33rd Street, police . said.

According to the police, “stupid Asian bitch,” the attacker shouted. – Want more?

The woman suffered from pain in her arm, but did not need medical attention.

The police released surveillance footage of the suspect after he fled.

McCormack had not previously been arrested and lived in a Long Island City orphanage.

According to the latest NYPD data, hate crimes have dropped significantly this year compared to the same period in 2022.

As of January 8, there were two hate crime victims in the city. This figure is 75% lower compared to the same week last year, when eight people were already victims of hate crimes.