Cops search for man who assaulted bus driver with wrench in Red Hook * Brooklyn Paper

"The NYPD is seeking a suspect who assaulted a bus driver with a wrench in Red Hook, highlighting a worrying rise in transit crimes."

"Despite a 3.57% drop in overall crime in the 76th Precinct, transit crime has surged by 300% compared to last year."

The NYPD is searching for a suspect who assaulted a bus driver with a wrench in Red Hook on May 13. The 71-year-old driver was attacked during an argument with the assailant, who fled the scene on a scooter. Police describe the suspect as a man in his early 40s with a dark complexion. While overall crime rates in the area have decreased, transit crimes have alarmingly risen by 300% this year, prompting calls for heightened safety measures for transit workers and riders.

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