Man accused of punching 83-year-old after dispute on subway

LOWER MANHATTAN (WABC) -- A man is accused of punching an 83-year-old after the two got into a verbal dispute on the subway in Manhattan.

It happened on a southbound 5 train as it approached the Fulton Street station just after 6 a.m. Friday.

Police say the suspect repeatedly punched the other man in the face.

The victim had to be treated at the hospital.

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