NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A man was hospitalized with broken facial bones after an unprovoked attack in a Brooklyn subway station this week, police said.
The NYPD released surveillance video Wednesday showing the attack and a suspect they're searching for.
WANTED for An Assault inside of the Atlantic Avenue Subway Station #brooklyn @NYPD78pct on 8/15/21 @ 6:50PM. Perpetrator punched 32 year old victim in the face multiple times. Reward up to $3500. Seen him ? Know who he is ? Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us! Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! pic.twitter.com/P0opw8B4ah
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) August 18, 2021
The 32-year-old victim was at the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station on Sunday evening when his attacker approached him around 6:50 p.m.
The attack was random and no words were exchanged between the two men, according to police.
Police said the victim was punched in the face multiple times. Video shows him motionless on the ground as a man leans over him.
The victim suffered broken facial bones and lacerations. He was transported by private means to Interfaith Hospital in stable condition.
Police said the suspect fled the station after the attack.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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