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MTA Bus Driver Attacked In NYC, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

The NYPD released photos of the suspect on Monday.

No arrests have been made. An investigation remains ongoing. (NYPD)

QUEENS, NY — An MTA bus driver was attacked by a passenger in Queens over the weekend.

The incident happened on a Q56 bus near 98 Street Avenue and West Jamaica Avenue around 7:40 p.m. on April 18.

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According to police, a 35-year-old driver was attacked and punched in the face after getting into an argument with the alleged suspect.

The man was taken to Long Island Jewish Forest Hill Hospital for treatment.

The suspect took the victim's cellphone and fled the scene, police said.

The NYPD released photos of the suspect on Monday.

No arrests have been made. An investigation remains ongoing.

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