Investigation underway after man slashed in face at Rockefeller Center subway station

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after a man was slashed on the right side of his face at a subway station in Midtown.

The victim was attacked in the mezzanine area of the 47-50 Street Rockefeller Center subway station just before 12:30 a.m. Monday.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital to be checked out.

A suspect, described as a man wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white and silver sneakers, ran away onto the street.

The circumstances surrounding the incident were not yet known.

No arrests were immediately made.

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