Stranger pummels NYC straphanger who confronted him for harassing woman: cops
A subway rider was brutally attacked by a stranger after intervening to stop a man from harassing a female passenger on the southbound No. 7 train in Queens over the weekend, according to police. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday when the victim, a 27-year-old man, noticed a man bothering a woman on the train and tried to intervene. The aggressor then punched him multiple times in the face before getting off at the next stop, 90th Street-Elmhurst Avenue, and fleeing. The victim was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital Center for treatment of a nose injury and a cut on his face. The police have released images of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
FAQs:
What happened in the incident?
A subway rider was attacked by a stranger after intervening to stop a man from harassing a female passenger on the southbound No. 7 train in Queens.
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday.
Who was attacked?
The victim is a 27-year-old male subway rider who tried to stop a man from harassing a woman on the train.
What happened to the victim?
The victim was punched multiple times in the face and suffered injuries to his nose and face. He was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center for treatment.
Is the suspect still at large?
Yes, the police have released images of the suspect and are asking for public assistance in identifying him.
According to the police, a stranger assaulted a New York City subway rider who had confronted him for harassing a woman.
A man was assaulted on a Queens-bound No. 7 train early Sunday morning after he tried to stop another man from harassing a female passenger, according to the police. The incident took place at around 12:40 a.m. when the 27-year-old victim noticed the man bothering the female passenger and intervened. The suspect responded by repeatedly punching the victim in the face. The attacker then fled the train at 90th Street-Elmhurst Avenue and escaped into the street. The victim sustained a nose injury and a facial cut, and was treated for his injuries at Elmhurst Hospital Center. The police have released photos of the suspect and are currently investigating the case. The attacker is yet to be apprehended.