A 66-year-old MTA worker was reportedly assaulted in an unprovoked attack while she was on duty at a Manhattan subway platform on Friday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials. The incident occurred at the West 148th Street and Lenox Avenue Subway Station just after 1 p.m. The victim stated that the assailant approached her and punched her without warning while she was standing on the platform.
Following the attack, the victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem for medical treatment. Police have released a photograph of the suspect exiting the West 148th Street and Lenox Avenue Subway Station around the time of the incident, which took place on January 17. The image depicts a large man wearing a hooded jacket fleeing through a turnstile.
In response to this disturbing incident, the city has announced plans to deploy two police officers on each subway car during overnight hours starting on Monday. This measure aims to enhance the safety and security of passengers and transit workers in the wake of this assault. Authorities are urging anyone who may have information regarding the attack to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish speakers, a dedicated hotline is available at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Alternatively, tips can be submitted online via the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or through the @NYPDTips handle on social media platforms. All communications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality to safeguard the identities of those providing information.
