A 68-year-old MTA worker was assaulted around midnight at the Bergen Street subway station in Brooklyn by an unidentified man wielding a metal pipe. The attacker attempted to strike the worker but missed, leading to a physical struggle where the worker was punched and knocked down. The victim was hospitalized but in stable condition. Authorities noted this incident reflects a troubling uptick in assaults on transit employees, as similar attacks have occurred recently, prompting ongoing investigations and police requests for public assistance in identifying suspects.
Police reported that a 68-year-old MTA worker was assaulted with a metal pipe and punched, highlighting ongoing violence against transit employees.
This incident is part of a disturbing trend of attacks on MTA workers, escalating in frequency and severity in recent weeks.
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