NYC Hate Crime: Man Sporting Iranian Flag On T-Shirt Beats Up Three Jewish Men

A man was arrested in Brooklyn on April 24 after he launched a sudden attack on three Jewish men passing by. According to police and eyewitnesses, the suspect hurled hateful slurs at the victims as he attacked passersby.

While the exact motive is not known, authorities have charged him with a hate crime. A video of his arrest has also circulated widely on social media.

The suspect, Andrzej Wnuk, reportedly wore a T-shirt printed with an Iranian flag on it. The incident took place in the vicinity of Throop Avenue and Gerry Street near Williamsburg in the evening.

Three Jewish victims, ages 21 to 48, were walking separately in the neighborhood when the suspect attacked them. Wnuk punched one man in the back, struck another man in the shoulder, and hit a third man on the side of his head.

In addition to assault, Wnuk reportedly also hurled out anti-semitic curses towards the victims. He allegedly screamed “f**** Jews” during the attack.

Officers with the New York Police Department responded to assist the victims. All three reported pain to their faces but declined medical attention.

The suspect, Andrzej Wnuk, was restrained at the scene by officers, handcuffed, and arrested. A video circulating on social media shows him being taken into custody. He appeared to show no remorse.

The same day, Wnuk was arraigned in court, where he faced multiple charges, including hate crime assault. According to court records, the Brooklyn Criminal Court held him on $5,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to return to court on April 30.

While authorities have not released further details, they are conducting a thorough investigation, including reviewing the suspect’s criminal history and assessing the motive for the attack.

There has been a recent rise in antisemitic hate crimes across the United States, particularly in New York City. According to figures released by the New York Police Department in February, such incidents rose about 182% year over year in January 2026.

The report also notes that the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force investigated about 31 antisemitic incidents in January 2026. For example, on March 13, authorities were alerted after a swastika was found scrawled on a storefront in Brooklyn.

This symbol has been recognized as one of the most widely popularized and recognizable symbols of hate against Jews, immediately prompting condemnation from both the community and local leaders. The offensive graffiti was etched in blue marker and was huge enough to the size of a baseball.