Woman slashed on 50th Street subway platform, suspect at large

New York City MTA subway train - Photo 140157325 © Kit1nyc | Dreamstime.com
New York City MTA subway train - Photo 140157325 © Kit1nyc | Dreamstime.com

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 28-year-old woman was slashed while waiting on the northbound “C” train platform at the 50th Street subway station early Tuesday morning, police reported.

The assault occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m., when an unidentified individual approached the woman and attacked her with an unknown cutting instrument. The suspect fled the station on foot following the incident.

Woman slashed on 50th Street subway platform, suspect at large

The victim sustained a laceration to her torso and was transported by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where she is in stable condition.

Authorities are investigating the attack and have not yet identified the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.