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Police say a 50-year-old upstate man was found at the corner of Christopher Street and Seventh Avenue South in Greenwich Village early Thursday morning.

He was discovered lying down and bleeding from his head, and is listed in critical condition.

Police say the victim got in a dispute with four people in their 20s around 2 a.m.

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said the suspects prevented the victim from getting into several cabs and then punched in him in the face.

"We are looking at it as a possible bias attack," said Kelly.

When asked if the attack stemmed from anti-gay bias, Kelly replied "We are certainly not excluding that as a possibility."

Some Village residents say they were surprised the attack happened in such a diverse neighborhood.

"Not in general, but in this neighborhood it surprises me, because I always feel safe down here," said a local. "As a matter of fact, I was down here late last night going for a walk and now I'm having second thoughts as to whether or not to do that in the future."

Police say theft was not the attack's motive, as the victim's wallet and ID were not stolen.

No arrests have been made.