Man slashed in face during knife attack on bronx subway train
New York City subway train-file photo

Man slashed in face during knife attack on Bronx subway train

Bronx, NY – A 21-year-old man was slashed across the face late Thursday night in a knife attack aboard a southbound 6 train, police said.

The assault happened around 11:37 p.m. as the train approached the Westchester Square station. An unidentified man pulled a knife and slashed the victim on the left side of his face before fleeing the train on foot in an unknown direction.

Man slashed in face during knife attack on bronx subway train
Photo: man slashed in face during knife attack on bronx subway train

EMS rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was listed in stable condition.

Police released a description of the suspect, who is described as a man with a dark complexion and dreadlocks, about 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. He remains at large.


Key Points

  • A 21-year-old man was slashed in the face on a Bronx subway train Thursday night.
  • The attacker fled the Westchester Square station and has not been caught.
  • Police described the suspect as a man with dreadlocks, dark complexion, 5’10”, 170 pounds.

A late-night Bronx train ride ended in blood and panic.

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