NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A subway rider was repeatedly punched in the middle of the day at Queensboro Plaza in a suspected anti-Asian hate crime, police said Thursday.
The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the July 22 assault at the busy transit hub in Long Island City.
The 31-year-old victim was near the 7 train at 12 p.m. when his attacker stormed up and yelled anti-Asian insults at him, police said.
The man then struck the victim in the face repeatedly with a closed fist before fleeing the area.
The victim suffered pain and bruising to the left side of his face. He declined medical attention at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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