Police say a mixed-raced man was beaten and kicked after a suspect made racial slurs about him.

The 22-year-old victim was with a group of friends in the 700 block of East Pike Street about 2 a.m. Sunday. A stranger came up to victim, made degrading comments about his race, then starting beating him.

The suspect knocked the victim to the ground. Other people joined and began kicking him. Police say they don’t know whether the people who joined in even knew the suspect.

The victim got away and walked to the 1600 block of Broadway, where police found him and his friends.

He had face and head injuries, including a lost tooth, and was bleeding. He was take to a hospital for treatment.

The suspect is at large. He is described as possibly Latino. He is believed to be in his 20s and 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a purple or blue button-up shirt and dark pants. Police didn’t provide information on the other suspects who joined in the assault.

If you have information on this assault, police ask that you call 911. You may remain anonymous.