NYPD Seeks Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Slashing Incident

Inspection in a NYC subway station in Manhattan. File Photo
Inspection in a NYC subway station in Manhattan. File Photo

BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in an assault in Brooklyn.

On Saturday, at approximately 3:08 PM, a 34-year-old male victim was approached by an unknown individual on a southbound ‘3’ train near the Van Siclen Avenue station.

The suspect engaged the victim in conversation before slashing him multiple times on the hands, face, arm, and head. The victim suffered heavy bleeding and was transported to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center for treatment.

The attacker fled the train station following the incident. The suspect is described as a male with a beard, glasses, and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, shorts, and a purple baseball cap.

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Slashing Incident