Crime & Safety

Cops Need Help in Hicksville Assault

Nassau Detectives seeking leads after man is slashed near Hicksville LIRR station.

Nassau County Detectives are investigating a serious assault that took place early Monday near the Hicksville Train Station.

A 34-year-old male was walking home from the Long Island Rail Road station in Hicksville just before 1:30 a.m. through a private parking when he was accosted by three unknown men.

One of the suspects produced a knife and slashed the victim in the left arm and hand, police said. The incident took place in the rear of 55 Broadway.

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The three suspects fled the scene. The victim was transported by police ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, detectives said.

Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

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