Cops searching for man who repeatedly punched commuter's head on Midtown train

Security cameras captured images of the suspect.
Security cameras captured images of the suspect. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for a man who attacked a 52-year-old commuter on a Midtown train earlier this month.

The two men were arguing on a northbound 1 train approaching the 50th Street station when the attacker started repeatedly punching the victim in the head around 9:40 p.m. on June 4, officials said.

The suspect reportedly fled on foot when the train arrived at the station.

The victim was treated at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue for minor injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information on the attack to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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