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Suspect Arrested After BART Stabbing Leaves Woman Hospitalized

A 54-year-old woman was seriously injured in an unprovoked knife attack on a San Francisco BART train, sparking safety concerns among commuters.

  • The attack occurred on Saturday morning on an Antioch-bound train near the 24th Street Mission Station in San Francisco.
  • The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Jovany Portades, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after being spotted by a station agent at Fruitvale Station.
  • The victim, whose identity has not been released, sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized.
  • Surveillance footage played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending the suspect.
  • The incident has heightened fears among BART riders, with many calling for increased security measures on trains and platforms.
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