The New Orleans Police Department is seeking five people that attacked and attempted to rob a man Christmas Day in the French Quarter.Surveillance footage was released this week that shows three men and two woman attack a 39-year-old man Dec. 25 in the 600 block of St. Philip Street.According to the NOPD, the victim was walking in the area when he noticed the group in front of him. It was when he passed them that one of them struck him from behind.The victim told detectives that the men continued hitting and kicking him while he was on the ground. During the attack, they tried to take his property, but were unsuccessful.LINK: NOPD release surveillance footage in French Quarter attackThe NOPD said the group fled the area when a witness began walking towards them. Detectives said the men and women were black, according to the NOPD.Anyone with information on the incident should contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking five people that attacked and attempted to rob a man Christmas Day in the French Quarter.

Surveillance footage was released this week that shows three men and two woman attack a 39-year-old man Dec. 25 in the 600 block of St. Philip Street.

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According to the NOPD, the victim was walking in the area when he noticed the group in front of him. It was when he passed them that one of them struck him from behind.

The victim told detectives that the men continued hitting and kicking him while he was on the ground. During the attack, they tried to take his property, but were unsuccessful.

LINK: NOPD release surveillance footage in French Quarter attack

The NOPD said the group fled the area when a witness began walking towards them. Detectives said the men and women were black, according to the NOPD.

Anyone with information on the incident should contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.