NEW YORK CITY — An NFL player was attacked by four men in a New York City hotel lobby on Monday, police said.
The incident happened in the lobby of the SIXTY LES hotel in the Lower East Side around 4:30 a.m.
According to police, 24-year-old Ronnie Hickman, a Cleveland Browns safety, got into an argument with four men that quickly turned into a fight.
The four men are accused of attacking and punching Hickman. They fled the scene before police could arrive.
The Cleveland Browns confirmed to the media that Hickman was assaulted at a New York City hotel.
"Ronnie was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital after the incident, was later released, and is home resting with his family," the team told Fox News Ditigal.
No arrests have been made yet.
Hickman made his NFL debut in 2023 and has played 41 games over three seasons.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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