NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after a man aboard a Bronx subways train was was beaten and choked by a stranger who yelled an anti-Hispanic statement, authorities said.
The victim was riding on a southbound 6 train approaching the Lawrence Avenue subway station in at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, November 20, when the incident occurred, police said.
According to officials, the suspect approached a 23-year-old man, punched him in the head then yelled "F**k you, Mexican" before he ran off.
The victim sustained head injuries and traveled to an area hospital by private means.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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