New York police search for suspect who assaulted seven Asian women

In the span of two hours on Sunday night, a man allegedly punched, shoved or elbowed the women without provocation

The New York police department has released video footage of a suspect who is believed to have assaulted seven Asian women in Manhattan in the span of two hours on Sunday night.

According to authorities, the suspect punched, shoved or elbowed the Asian women without provocation. He was described as a man in his 20s with light complexion and blond hair, and was captured on camera wearing a light blue T-shirt, dark pants and a multicolored backpack.