A Shomrim member was assaulted and injured late Friday night while walking home with his wife and children in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Willoughby Avenue near Nostrand Avenue. According to police and YWN sources, a woman allegedly punched the man in the face, causing injuries to his eye and surrounding area, while shouting antisemitic slurs.

The suspect verbally harassed the victim for several blocks prior to the assault, allegedly yelling antisemitic remarks and threatening the family, including saying that she would “choke all your kids.”

Officers from the New York City Police Department responded to the scene along with Shomrim volunteers and took a 35-year-old woman into custody. The suspect was charged with assault and aggravated harassment, according to police.

The case is being investigated by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.

Hatzolah responded to the scene and provided medical treatment to the victim for his injuries. The man did not require transport to a hospital.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)