Crime & Safety

Man Accused Of Slashing Subway Rider At NYC Station, No Arrests Made Yet

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect after the incident.

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NEW YORK CITY — Police are looking for a suspect who slashed a subway rider over the weekend.

The incident happened at 49th Street subway station just before 1 a.m. on Friday

According to police, a 35-year-old man got into an argument with the alleged suspect

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The situation quickly turned violent with the suspect slashing the man in the neck.

The suspect fled the scene after the attack.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect after the incident.

He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, tan leather jacket and was carrying a backpack. The man also has multiple facial tattoos.

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