NYPD search for suspect who pushed woman onto subway tracks in Manhattan

Saturday, March 13, 2021

The two exchanged words before the woman was pushed, according to police.

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- The violence in New York City subways continues as police search for a man who pushed a woman onto the tracks.

Authorities released photos of the man they want to talk to.

The 25-year-old woman was shoved onto the northbound number 2 train tracks at the 96th Street Station on the Upper West Side at 5 a.m. Friday.

The two exchanged words before the woman was pushed, according to officials.

Police say she was then able to pull herself back onto the platform.

The victim refused any medical attention.

The incident happened at around 4 Saturday morning on Flushing Avenue in Williamsburg.

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