Perryville Man Nicholas Derecskey Wanted For Hate Crime

A Perryville man is wanted for the alleged beating of a black man in Perryville, Mo. The assault took place behind the Knights of Colombus Hall in Perryville. Witnesses claim Derecskey used racial slurs throughout the brutal assault, telling the man to leave his town. The victim, 27 year old Robert Hanton, has been flown to St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. He suffers from major contusions to the brain, and several broken bones. Perryville P.D. is asking for any information on the whereabouts of Derceskey. There have been no charges filed at this time.