Man attacks woman in possible antisemitic attack inside Manhattan train station: police
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are looking for a man they say attacked a woman in a hate crime incident in Manhattan.
It happened Saturday, October 14 inside of the 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue Subway Station in Midtown, where authorities say a 29-year-old female was punched in the face by an unknown male.
According to authorities, when the victim asked the attacker why he punched her, he responded, because "you are Jewish" before fleeing the scene.
The victim suffered minor injuries.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit is investigating.
----------
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
