TMZ has learned, the homeless man who was assaulted on tape by "  has informed police he wants to press charges ... and now, cops are on the hunt for the reality star.  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the homeless man in the video was contacted by police shortly after the footage surfaced this week -- and he asked to press assault charges against Rosello, son of housewife  of the cruel "prank" early today -- showing Rosello punching the guy in the balls while he was sleeping, then running off.  Now, law enforcement sources tell TMZ, a detective has been assigned to the case and cops are actively looking to speak to Rosello ... and possibly even arrest him on a felony assault charge.  Rosello faces a felony charge because of new laws in Florida stemming from similar "pranks." The new laws classify attacks on homeless people as hate crimes, meaning they carry stricter penalties.  If convicted, Rosello could face at least a year behind bars.  Attempts to reach Rosello were unsuccessful. Calls to "Real Housewives" were not returned.  -- the son of housewife  -- appeared to have assaulted a homeless man on camera this week, then posted the video online ... and now, police are looking into the footage.  The video was shot in South Beach Monday night -- you can see Peter looking into the camera, and introduce the "prank" by saying, "Punching a hobo in the nuts."  Peter then walks up to a sleeping homeless man and tells him, "I was gonna give you five dollars" ... before dropping his fist into the man's crotch.  Peter and his cameraman then run to a nearby car and make their escape.  A rep for the Miami Beach PD tells TMZ, the department is currently trying to identify the victim in order to open an investigation.  Attempts to reach Peter were unsuccessful. A rep for "Real Housewives" had no comment.
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