Search for suspect who shoved elderly man down subway stairwell in Manhattan

Thursday, February 15, 2018
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Police are on the hunt for the man who shoved a 79-year-old man down a Manhattan subway stairway.

Investigators say the suspect shoved the victim into a wall, causing him to fall down the stairs.
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The attack happened back on January 24th inside the 53rd Street and 7th Avenue subway station.

The elderly man was treated for pain and cuts to his leg.
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