Arrest made after woman buying MetroCard randomly slashed in Manhattan subway station

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- An arrest has been made after 41-year-old woman was slashed while purchasing a MetroCard at a vending machine inside a Manhattan subway station.

The random attack happened in the middle of the day last week at the 72nd Street and Broadway station.
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The victim was slashed in the back and was taken to Mount Sinai West where her injuries required stitches.

Police announced Tuesday that 40-year-old Shamel James was arrested in connection to the crime.

He is facing charges of assault, assault with a weapon, menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
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