A New York City woman who was on her way to protest recent violent attacks against Asians on Sunday was assaulted herself, according to police. The NYPD says the 37-year-old woman was walking down Astor Place before noon with a sign she had prepared for the rally. That's when a man came up to her and asked her for the sign. The woman said he took her sign away and tried to cram it in a garbage can. When that didn't work, he threw the sign to the ground and stomped on it. When the woman confronted him, he punched her in the face twice. In addition to cuts to her face and bruising to her lip, police said the victim sprained her ankle while chasing after the man who disappeared into the Astor Place and 8 Street subway station. The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force said its officers are investigating the incident. https://www.nbcwashington.com Check out my channel and subscribe. https://newtube.app/DissidentRightMedia Support my work. Could you manage to contribute $4/€/£ per month? If so, that would be a big help. Thank you. https://www.flow.page/dissidentrightmedia