CCTV footage shows men assault shopkeeper with avocados and bananas

A New York City shopkeeper suffered a broken jaw after two men threw avocados and bananas at him on 29 May. New York police released footage of the attack at Stadium Gourmet Deli in an effort to identify the suspects.The incident was triggered by a dispute over a food order, police said in a press release. In addition to the broken jaw, the 21-year-old victim suffered a cut and fractures to his face. He was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.The store owner told ABC 7 the men appeared to be drunk during the incident just before 5 am. He also said the victim needed surgery on his eye.

By Staff Reporter
June 15, 2017 16:37 +08

IBTimes UK

A New York City shopkeeper suffered a broken jaw after two men threw avocados and bananas at him on 29 May. New York police released footage of the attack at Stadium Gourmet Deli in an effort to identify the suspects.The incident was triggered by a dispute over a food order, police said in a press release. In addition to the broken jaw, the 21-year-old victim suffered a cut and fractures to his face. He was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.The store owner told ABC 7 the men appeared to be drunk during the incident just before 5 am. He also said the victim needed surgery on his eye.