Woman Groped, Punched in Face in Daylight Attack on One of Brooklyn's Busiest Avenues

A woman walking along a street in Brooklyn was groped by a stranger, who then punched her in the face and took off, according to police.

According to officials, the 23-year-old victim was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Farragut Road in Flatbush around 7:30 a.m. Saturday when the man came from behind and grabbed her buttocks over her clothes.

Then he punched her in the face and ran off on Flatbush Avenue, authorities said.

The woman was taken to Mount Sinai Brooklyn with minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.