Two men slashed in early morning Lower East Side attack

Manhattan detectives are on the hunt for the knife-wielding suspect who slashed two men on the Lower East Side early on Sunday morning.

Police sources said the attack took place at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Jan. 11 at the intersection of Essex and Delancey Streets.

According to law enforcement sources, a male suspect with a knife attacked two men. The motive for the assault is unknown and under investigation.

Officers from the 7th Precinct responded to the scene after receiving several 911 calls about the assault. When they arrived, they found a 32-year-old man with a slash wound to the face and a 29-year-old man with a slash wound to the right hand.

EMS rushed both victims to Bellevue Hospital, where they were treated for their wounds and listed in stable condition.

So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation. Police said the suspected assailant was last seen wearing a brown jacket, beige sneakers, and blue jeans while fleeing the scene on foot along Essex Street.

Anyone with information regarding this attack can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips . All calls and messages are kept confidential.