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Suspect Sought For Attack On Subway Rider In Brooklyn

The NYPD released photos of the suspect on Thursday.

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BROOKLYN, NY — Police are looking for a man who is accused of attacking a subway rider inside a downtown Brooklyn subway station earlier this week.

The incident happened inside the Dekalb Avenue subway station on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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A 72-year-old man was allegedly punched after he was approached by the suspect, police said.

The victim fell to the ground and suffered minor injuries. He refused medical attention at the scene.

The suspect fled the scene after the attack.

The NYPD released photos of the suspect on Thursday.

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