Parks employee spin-kicks attacker inside Riverside Park

A Parks Department employee was punched in the face inside RIverside Park.

NEW YORK - A New York City Parks Department employee was the victim of a random attack inside Riverside Park in Manhattan, said police.

The suspect walked up to the employee and punched him in the face.

Video of the attack showed the 29-year-old worker fighting back by kicking and then spin-kicking the assailant.

The suspect then fled on a scooter.

The assault took place on June 6 at about 8:10 p.m. in the area of Riverside Drive and West 79th Street.

Video of the attack showed the 29-year-old worker fighting back by kicking and then spin-kicking the assailant. (NYPD)

The Parks employee was treated for a cut to his face.

A reward of up to $3,500 was offered by Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect.

NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

Tips can also be submitted online at the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.