A 73-year-old man was assaulted while boarding a Brooklyn-bound subway train at the 86th Street station. The attack escalated from a verbal dispute and resulted in the assailant striking the victim with his own cane. The assault caused a laceration to the man's right eye and a fracture to his left arm. He was transported to a local hospital where he is currently in stable condition. The perpetrator was described as wearing a white tank top and black pants, and the police are seeking information from the community.
A 73-year-old man was attacked with his own cane while trying to board a southbound N train at the 86th Street subway station. The assault occurred around 4 p.m. on Monday, leading to a verbal dispute before the attacker struck the victim several times, resulting in a laceration to his right eye and a fractured left arm.
The assailant fled the scene towards the station exit after the attack. Emergency responders transported the victim to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn where he is reported to be in stable condition.
Witnesses described the suspect as wearing a white tank top, black pants, and gray sneakers. The NYPD is actively seeking information regarding the incident from the public.
People with information about the subway attack are urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline, which is available for both English and Spanish speakers.
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