71-Year-Old Woman Fights Off Four Teen Attackers in Brooklyn Subway

Linda Rosa, on her way to church, defended herself against a group of teens attempting to rob her, leaving with minor injuries as the suspects remain at large.

• Linda Rosa, a retired MTA worker, was attacked by four teenage girls at the Hoyt Street subway station in Brooklyn on New Year’s Day around 6 p.m.
• The teens attempted to steal her purse and a pouch containing her ID and medical records, striking her in the face and stomping on her during the struggle.
• Rosa fought back, grabbing two of the attackers by their hair and holding them down while yelling for help, prompting all four to flee the scene.
• She continued to her church, where members tended to her injuries before she was taken to the Brooklyn Hospital Center for treatment of minor injuries.
• The NYPD has released video footage of the suspects and is seeking public assistance in identifying them, while Rosa has expressed forgiveness for her attackers.

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