Man slashed in face during argument on Bronx subway, suspect flees

Man slashed in face during argument on Bronx subway, suspect flees
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NEW YORK — A 57-year-old man was slashed in the face during a dispute on a Bronx subway train Monday morning, police said.

The attack occurred around 11:20 a.m. on a southbound 5 train at the Prospect Avenue station. Authorities said the victim and an unidentified individual were engaged in a verbal altercation when the assailant displayed a knife and slashed the man.

Man slashed in face during argument on Bronx subway, suspect flees

The suspect fled on foot to an unknown location. The victim sustained facial injuries but was not hospitalized.

Police have not released a description of the suspect as the investigation continues.