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Police Hunt Masked Suspects After Midtown F-Line Assault That Injured Two

Investigators are seeking tips from riders, with both victims reported stable at Weill Cornell.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 11:10 p.m. on Oct. 11 to the 57th Street station on the southbound F line after a reported assault.
  • Police say two men, ages 37 and 39, were attacked after they recorded masked individuals they found suspicious.
  • One suspect in a purple jacket slashed the 39-year-old’s left hand, while another in an orange jacket shoved the 37-year-old onto the tracks.
  • Both assailants fled to the street accompanied by two unidentified women, according to police sources.
  • No arrests have been made, and the NYPD urges tips through Crime Stoppers or @NYPDTips as the investigation continues.