Berkeley police are asking for your help identifying suspects in connection with the beating of a 72-year-old man earlier this month.
According to police, the incident happened July 6 around 3:30 a.m. as the victim was walking south on MLK Jr. Way, between University Avenue and Addison Street.
At this time, police say a group of 6 to 8 young men approached the victim from behind and shoved him to the ground, kicking him repeatedly.
The victim called police for help after the suspects fled the area.
The victim was seriously injured but has since been treated and released from a local hospital.
The suspects are described as African-American men in their late teens to early twenties.
They were last seen fleeing the area in a newer model silver or white minivan, possibly a Nissan Quest.
If you have any information about this incident, contact BPD’s Homicide Unit at 510-981-5741.
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