Suspect sought in slashing of woman near Times Square

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – The NYPD released surveillance video of a suspect Sunday, a day after a woman was slashed near Times Square.

The 23-year-old victim was outside 336 W. 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen, about a block from Times Square, around 4:30 a.m. Saturday when a man came up to her, police said.

The man took out a cutting instrument and slashed the woman across the chest and right hand before fleeing, according to police.

The woman refused medical attention at the scene, but she later received medical care, police said.

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

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