Group Makes Gay Slurs, Attacks Man in Jane Hotel Elevator: Police

WEST VILLAGE, NY — An ugly anti-gay attack took place over the weekend in the legendary Jane Hotel, according to police, and now authorities are looking for the seven people who took part in the group beatdown after a Halloween party.

The incident took place at 1 a.m. on Oct. 30 when a 36-year-old man was confronted by a group of people in an elevator at The Jane. One of the men in the group called the victim a gay slur and then punched him in the face, police said. Another man in the group of suspects then kicked the victim in the face, according to police.

The victim suffered cuts to his face and was taken to Mount Sinai for treatment, police said.

The group which attacked the man was dressed in Halloween costumes at the time, including one man in a full "Cat in the Hat" costume. The Jane held a Halloween party on Saturday night beginning at 9 p.m. with a set by DJ Jonny Famous and hosted by owners of downtown club The Smile, Matt Kliegman and Carlos Quirarte, LOLA New York founder James Cruickshank and fashion designer Lyz Olko.

Police released surveillance footage from the hotel of the five men and two women who confronted the 36-year-old victim in the hospital.

Photo Credit: The Jane Hotel by Beyond My Ken via Wikimedia Commons