Man assaulted on northbound ‘r’ train in brooklyn; suspect at large

Man assaulted on northbound ‘R’ train in Brooklyn; suspect at large

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man was violently attacked aboard a northbound ‘R’ train in Brooklyn last week, police said.

The assault occurred around 11:25 a.m. on January 7 when an unidentified individual repeatedly punched and kicked the victim in the face.

The attacker fled the scene on foot to an unknown location following the incident.

Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

No arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.

Authorities are working to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the attack.

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