Man attacked, robbed by 13 people at Columbus Circle subway station

Video shows the suspects fleeing the station after the attack on March 20, police said
Video shows the suspects fleeing the station after the attack on March 20, police said. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A man was attacked and robbed by 13 people at the Columbus Circle subway station on Wednesday, police said as they searched for the suspects.

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The NYPD released video Thursday showing the suspects fleeing the Midtown station after the attack around 1:15 a.m.

The 19-year-old victim was on the northbound D platform when he was approached by the group.

They spoke with him before repeatedly assaulting him and stealing his coat, sneakers and cellphone, police said.

The attacked happened on a D train platform at the station
The attacked happened on a D train platform at the station. Photo credit NYPD

He suffered minor injuries and was taken by EMS to Mount Sinai West in stable condition.

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

The victim was robbed of his coat, sneakers and cellphone, police said
The victim was robbed of his coat, sneakers and cellphone, police said. Photo credit NYPD
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