Elderly Man Assaulted Inside Brooklyn Subway Station

Elderly Man Assaulted Inside Brooklyn Subway Station

BROOKLYN, NY — A 79-year-old man was assaulted following a verbal dispute with two unidentified women inside a building at 198 East 98 Street.

The incident escalated into a physical altercation on Thursday, April 18, at approximately 12:49 PM.

The assailants punched the victim in the face and body before fleeing on foot towards Sutter Avenue and subsequently boarding a northbound “3” train. The victim sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.

The first individual is a female with a light complexion, long blond braids, and a slim build. She was last seen wearing a black coat, black pants, and black shoes.

The second is described as having a medium complexion and a heavy build. She was last seen in a denim blue jacket, grey pants, and black shoes.