Detectives continue to search for the assailant who punched a man at a Ridgewood street corner early Sunday morning.
The assault occurred at about 4:40 a.m. near a deli at the corner of Fresh Pond Road and Linden Street.
According to police, the victim — a man in his 30s — was walking along Fresh Pond Road when the unidentified suspect struck him in the back of head, knocking the victim out. The motive for the attack remains unknown.
Officers from the 104th Precinct responded to the scene along with EMS units, who transported the victim to Elmhurst Hospital; he is listed in serious condition.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the assault is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, visit their website or send a text message to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept confidential.