The four teen girls, aged 13 to 15, were arrested for attacking a 71-year-old woman while attempting to rob her in a Brooklyn subway.
As the victim was going through the turnstiles at Hoyt Street station, she was punched in the face by the group before they fled.
Police have charged the teens with robbery, assault, and harassment after the attempted robbery left the elderly victim with minor injuries.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns over safety in public transport areas, especially regarding vulnerable populations like the elderly.
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