Asian Woman Harrassed, Spat on in NYC Subway Station

Asian Woman Harrassed, Spat on in NYC Subway Station
New York City subway train-file photo

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department has issued a public request for assistance in identifying an individual involved in an aggravated harassment incident.

This incident happened on Monday, July 17, at around 2:10 pm.

The victim, a 30-year-old woman, was standing at the Bergen Street subway station’s northbound platform when an unknown individual initiated a verbal dispute with her.

Both boarded a northbound train, where the individual continued to make anti-Asian remarks towards the woman and spat on her. The individual then disembarked at the Atlantic Avenue subway station.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries but sought a private medical evaluation following the incident. The New York City Police Department asked anyone with information relevant to this case to reach out to them.

Asian Woman Harrassed, Spat on in NYC Subway Station