Police investigating case say four assailants battered the victim while hurling homophobic slurs at him

A 72-year-old New York City man was severely beaten in what authorities have confirmed to be an anti-LGBTQ hate crime.

The attack took place on 15 September near the corner of West 17th Street and Ninth Avenue in the heart of the Chelsea neighborhood, which is popular with gay residents and visitors. Police investigating the case said four assailants beat the victim while hurling homophobic slurs at him.