Overview

• Amira Hunter, 23, from Brooklyn, was arrested for assaulting cellist Iain S. Forrest with a metal water bottle in a NYC subway station.
• The attack, which occurred on February 13, forced Forrest to halt his subway performances indefinitely due to safety concerns.
• Forrest, a medical student and part of the MTA’s Music Under New York program, was playing 'Titanium' by Sia when attacked.
• Hunter has a history of prior arrests, including for assault and theft, and was last arrested in October for shoplifting.
• Forrest has resumed playing his cello at home, encouraged by support and gifts from a music company.