Man facing hate crime charges for assault on man carrying Israeli flag

Man facing hate crime charges for assault on man carrying Israeli flag

Authorities arrested Zuhdi Ahmed, 20, of Ossining, saying he was part of a group that targeted a 22-year-old man carrying an Israeli flag on April 20.

NEW YORK - Police say a Westchester County man is facing hate crime charges in connection to an attack near Columbia University.

Authorities arrested Zuhdi Ahmed, 20, of Ossining, saying he was part of a group that targeted a 22-year-old man carrying an Israeli flag on April 20.

Ahmed is accused of hitting the victim in the face with a rock.

Police say another suspect grabbed the flag from the victim, and a third set it on fire.