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Coronavirus News: NYPD asking victims of COVID-19 bias attacks to come forward

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
NYPD asking victims of COVID-19 bias crimes to call 911

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The NYPD is asking victims of COVID-19 bias attacks to come forward.

The department tweeted out a video on Wednesday night encouraging people to call 911.

Police say hate crimes will not be tolerated, and anyone caught committing one will be arrested.

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