Mother, 10-year-old daughter beaten on NYC subway train

Adam Devine

NEW YORK – A mother and her 10-year-old daughter were repeatedly punched in the face aboard a Bronx subway train. According to the New York City Police Department, an unidentified woman approached the pair and, without provocation began punching them.

The 36-year-old mother and daughter were taken to Jacobi Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries.

The assault was caught on camera as the mother tried to shield her daughter from the assailant’s punches.


The attack took place on October 18th at around 4:37 pm in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx aboard a train at the Simpson Street subway station.

Today, police released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public to help identify her.

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