Suspect sought after 83-year-old man attacked on the subway: NYPD

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LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) -- An 83-year-old man was attacked while riding a southbound 5 train in Manhattan Friday morning, according to the NYPD.

The incident happened around 6:10 a.m.

Police say the train was approaching the Fulton Street subway station when an unknown man started a verbal dispute with the victim.

The victim was punched multiple times in the face and sustained cuts to the face and head, officials say. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police released the following surveillance photos of the suspect.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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