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Horrifying moment suspect who punched NYC woman in the FACE in wealthy area of Manhattan is seen fleeing the scene - in latest shocking attack on females in the crime-ridden city

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Yet another woman in New York City has reported being randomly attacked on the street, following a trend line of seemingly isolated incidents of violence in the Big Apple.

A police investigation is underway after the 23-year-old woman reported being punched in the face as she walked past a McDonald's on 6th Avenue in Chelsea at around 10am on March 20.

She was inspected by medical professionals for a nose injury and filed a report with the police on the same day.

The suspect, a man in dark pants, a light t-shirt, and what looks like a light blue overcoat or unbuttoned dress shirt, was caught on surveillance camera jogging away after the attack.