Police seek suspect after 17-year-old beaten into coma near Madison Square Garden

New York City police on Friday released a photo of one suspect sought in the assault of a 17-year-old boy near Madison Square Garden. m. on June 10 outside 237 W. 35th St. in Midtown Manhattan. A group approached the teen, and a verbal dispute began about the Knicks, police said.

The dispute escalated into a physical attack. The individuals punched and kicked the victim about the head and body, causing a seizure and coma, according to a police statement.

Arrests during post-game celebrations Emergency medical personnel took the victim to an area hospital in critical but stable condition. The group fled on foot, and their whereabouts remain unknown. Separately, police arrested 56 people after the Knicks' win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Charges included assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting. Ten officers were injured during the celebrations, including one struck in the face with a glass bottle.

Following Game 3 on June 8, at least 21 people were arrested after another incident involving a Spurs fan.