A suspect has been taken into custody after two men were allegedly stabbed in separate incidents near Manhattan’s Central Park, with authorities investigating whether the attacks were motivated by hate. The New York Police Department identified the suspect as a 51-year-old man and said investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attacks. One of the victims was identified as Jewish, and officials are examining a possible anti-Semitic hate crime angle. Both victims were hospitalized and are expected to survive. New York City officials condemned the incident, while police praised officers for quickly apprehending the suspect.

New York central park stabbing attack: Suspect arrested as police investigate possible hate crime

A suspect has been taken into custody after two men were stabbed in Manhattan's Upper West Side in what New York City officials described as apparent antisemitic attacks on Thursday (July 23). The New York City Police Department (NYPD) said one of the victims is Jewish and that witnesses reported hearing the suspect shout "Allahu Akbar" during both assaults. Investigators are examining whether the incidents should be classified as hate crimes.&nbsp;Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Raul Morales and said he is being investigated in connection with both stabbings. "Detectives are continuing to work the case and determine motive, but according to victim and witness statements, Morales yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a statement.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-delusional-us-president-has-khamenei-s-adviser-warns-of-severe-response-to-any-us-strikes-on-bridges-or-power-plants-1784837345063">'The delusional US president has...': Khamenei’s adviser warns of ‘severe’ response to any US strikes on bridges or power plants</a>&nbsp;The attacks took place near West 84th Street and Central Park West, an area known for its large Jewish community.&nbsp;New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had been briefed on what he called the "horrifying stabbings" and confirmed that the victims were an Asian man and a Jewish man.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/he-s-the-architect-of-the-genocide-against-palestinians-despite-trump-s-remark-mamdani-repeats-netanyahu-will-be-arrested-if-visits-us-1784666149643">‘He's the architect of the genocide against Palestinians’: Mamdani repeats Netanyahu will be arrested if he visits US</a>&nbsp;"According to witness and victim statements, the perpetrator yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks," Mamdani said. "The NYPD responded immediately and arrested Raul Morales in connection with both assaults, and I am grateful to the officers for their swift response."&nbsp;Authorities have not disclosed the conditions of the victims. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to establish a motive and determine whether hate crime charges are warranted.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/intended-to-degrade-iranian-military-capabilities-us-continues-to-strike-iran-on-10th-consecutive-day-1784581451083">‘Intended to degrade Iranian military capabilities’: US continues to strike Iran on 10th consecutive day</a>

Police arrested suspect Raul Morales after two men were stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in potential antisemitic attacks where the assailant reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar,” according to officials.

A suspect has been taken into custody after two men were stabbed in Manhattan's Upper West Side in what New York City officials described as apparent antisemitic attacks on Thursday (July 23). The New York City Police Department (NYPD) said one of the victims is Jewish and that witnesses reported hearing the suspect shout "Allahu Akbar" during both assaults. Investigators are examining whether the incidents should be classified as hate crimes. Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Raul Morales and said he is being investigated in connection with both stabbings. "Detectives are continuing to work the case and determine motive, but according to victim and witness statements, Morales yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a statement. Also read: 'The delusional US president has...': Khamenei’s adviser warns of ‘severe’ response to any US strikes on bridges or power plants The attacks took place near West 84th Street and Central Park West, an area known for its large Jewish community. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had been briefed on what he called the "horrifying stabbings" and confirmed that the victims were an Asian man and a Jewish man. Also read: ‘He's the architect of the genocide against Palestinians’: Mamdani repeats Netanyahu will be arrested if he visits US "According to witness and victim statements, the perpetrator yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks," Mamdani said. "The NYPD responded immediately and arrested Raul Morales in connection with both assaults, and I am grateful to the officers for their swift response." Authorities have not disclosed the conditions of the victims. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to establish a motive and determine whether hate crime charges are warranted. Also read: ‘Intended to degrade Iranian military capabilities’: US continues to strike Iran on 10th consecutive day

Police arrested suspect Raul Morales after two men were stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in potential antisemitic attacks where the assailant reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar,” according to officials.

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New York central park stabbing attack: Suspect arrested as police investigate possible hate crime

Suspect arrested over alleged antisemitic stabbing attacks in Manhattan