Worker slashed in Manhattan smoke shop: NYPD

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A worker was slashed with a knife in a Manhattan smoke shop early Wednesday, police said.

The suspect pulled a knife and threatened two workers behind the counter at the East Smoke & Convenience on First Avenue near Seventh Street in the East Village at around 5 a.m., according to the NYPD. The perpetrator then slashed the 34-year-old employee in the head, police said.

The suspect ran out of the store after the attack, police said. There have been no arrests.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).