
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 34-year-old man was repeatedly slashed by a man on a Brooklyn train on Saturday, according to police.
The victim was riding a southbound 3 train approaching the Van Siclen Avenue around 3:08 p.m., when he was approached by the man.
After carrying a brief conversation, the man started slashing the victim in the face, arm and hands.
The attacker fled on foot once the train got to the station.
Emergency responders brought the victim to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center for treatment.
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.