"Sources familiar with the case said the victim, a 14-year-old boy, was riding the train when the suspect approached. The perpetrator was said to be swinging his arms while holding a sharp object in one of his hands. Police said the suspect slashed the boy across the left hand. The wounded teenager got off the train at 183rd Street while his attacker remained on board the 4 train as it pulled away."
"Police described the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, believed to be 40 years of age, with a slim build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket and tan pants. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential."
The assault occurred about 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 aboard a Woodlawn-bound 4 train at the 183rd Street station in Fordham Heights. A 14-year-old boy was riding the train when a man approached while swinging his arms and holding a sharp object. The suspect slashed the boy across the left hand. The wounded teenager exited the train at 183rd Street while the attacker remained on board as the train pulled away. Officers from the 52nd Precinct and NYPD Transit District 11 responded. The victim refused medical attention at the scene. Police released images and a description of the suspect and urged the public to submit tips to Crime Stoppers.
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