Pinoy tourist from Cebu assaulted in New York

An 18-year-old Filipino tourist from Cebu visiting the US was assaulted in Manhattan, New York on Wednesday, the Philippine Consulate General in New York said.

"Based on information received by the Consulate this afternoon, the victim was walking with three other Filipinos near the corner of 6th Avenue and 46th Street when he was assaulted," the Consulate General said in its July 15 advisory.

The victim suffered beating and had facial injuries.

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The "suspect was eventually subdued and turned over to authorities," the Consulate General said.

According to the Consulate General, the incident is "the 41st incident since last year that involves a Filipino who was either a victim of a hate crime or incident or a criminal act."

It added that it is coordinating with the New York Police Department to get more information about the matter.

As of this time, it could not be determined yet if the incident was due to hate crime, the Consulate General said.

"The Philippine Consulate General in New York advises the Filipino Community to remain vigilant," it added.

Members of the Filipino community and those visiting New York were advised to exercise the necessary precautions while on the streets or in subways. —KG, GMA News