Assault in upper Manhattan

It was reported to police that on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at approximately 0006 hours, in front of the Village Chicken & Burger restaurant located at 1739 Amsterdam Avenue, a 34-year-old male victim was in front of the location when he was approached by an unknown individual; a verbal dispute ensued, escalating into a physical altercation. The individual kicked the victim multiple times in the back and then slashed him with an unknown object in the left arm before fleeing on foot to parts unknown. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he is listed in stable condition.