Manhattan, NY – An 18-year-old Manhattan man has been arrested in connection with a violent late-night subway attack that left a woman slashed and robbed on a northbound “3” train at the Wall Street station.
Police said Brandon Balfour, of West 38th Street, was taken into custody Saturday at 5:25 p.m. in Lower Manhattan following an ongoing investigation. He faces charges including attempted murder, two counts of robbery, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of stolen property.
The attack happened Wednesday around 11:10 p.m., when a 29-year-old woman was approached by a man with a knife. The assailant slashed her multiple times on her left arm, left elbow, both hands, and back before taking her cellphone and fleeing.
EMS transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition. Investigators have linked Balfour to the incident, ending the public search for the suspect in the case.
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Key Points
- Brandon Balfour, 18, was arrested Saturday in connection with a subway slashing and robbery at Wall Street station
- A 29-year-old woman was cut multiple times before having her cellphone stolen
- Balfour faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and robbery
