Man pushes woman, 68, down Queens subway staircase in unprovoked attack

Police believe this is the man who pushed a woman down a staircase at the Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike subway station last Monday
Police believe this is the man who pushed a woman down a staircase at the Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike subway station last Monday. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A man shoved a woman down a staircase at a Queens subway station in an unprovoked attack last week, police said Tuesday.

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The NYPD released images of a suspect in last Monday morning's assault at the Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike station.

The victim was leaving the station just after 9:30 a.m. when a man came up and pushed her down a staircase, according to police, who said the attack was entirely unprovoked.

The attacker fled the station on foot, police said.

The woman was not seriously injured and refused medical attention at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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