Police are searching for two suspects they say attacked an elderly Corona man on Nov. 24.
Two teens beat a 70-year-old Queens man after asking him if he was Hindu or Muslim, police said Friday.
The suspects are being sought by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.
The incident occurred at 5:20 a.m. Nov. 24 on 47th Ave. in Corona, the victim’s neighborhood, police said.
He was beaten on his face and suffered cuts and bruises.
Cops described the suspects as dark-haired Hispanic males, both in their late teens or early 20s.
One has a ponytail and was wearing a light blue jacket, dark pants and dark shoes.
The other has short hair and was wearing a dark jacket, gray hoodie, blue jeans and light-colored sneakers.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 577-
TIPS.
All calls will be kept confidential.
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