"According to police, Signal pushed a 51-year-old woman onto the tracks, then punched Benita Frias, 43, in the face. Signal then left the station and allegedly punched a 17-year-old girl in the face at 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue. Officers found Signal about two blocks away and took him into custody. He is facing multiple charges, including assault, harassment and reckless endangerment."
"Frias' daughter Issamar said her mom was still in the hospital Saturday evening, recovering from bruises, swelling in her face and right leg, and a broken knee, which will require surgery. Issamar said that surgery will have to be delayed due to the Presidents' Day holiday Monday. In Spanish, Frias told CBS News New York the suspect came out of nowhere and punched her in the face and head until she fell to the ground."
At about 8:45 a.m., a 25-year-old man named Curtis Signal allegedly attacked three people at the 53rd Street subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. He pushed a 51-year-old woman onto the subway tracks, then punched Benita Frias, 43, in the face. After leaving the station, he allegedly punched a 17-year-old girl at 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue. Officers located Signal two blocks away and arrested him on charges including assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment. All three victims were treated at a local hospital and are expected to be OK. Frias sustained bruises, swelling, and a broken knee requiring surgery.
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