Man severely burned in random NYC liquid attack

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The video utilizes shocking, high-stakes surveillance footage of a violent crime to capture immediate viewer attention and drive engagement through public interest in local news.

Summary

Surveillance footage shows a man being attacked with a steaming liquid while waiting for food outside a restaurant in East Harlem. The victim suffered severe burns and police are currently searching for the suspect.

Structure

1Surveillance footage of a man standing outside a restaurant
2A suspect approaches and throws a steaming liquid at the victim
3The victim reacts in pain as the suspect flees the scene

On-screen text

New York City Cravin Crispy via Storyful Man severely burned in random NYC liquid attack

Original caption

A man was severely burned after a stranger threw a steaming substance at him as he waited for food outside a restaurant in East Harlem, New York. Surveillance video shows the suspect approaching Johnny Alacantra and throwing the liquid before fleeing. Alacantra said the substance left him with significant scarring. Police are searching for the suspect.