NEW YORK CITY, NY – On Friday, at approximately 3:19 am, a 60-year-old female was assaulted at the West 116 Street and Lenox Avenue subway station.
The New York City Police Department has identified the suspect as Norton Blake, a 43-year-old male.
Blake is accused of striking the victim multiple times with a cane, causing swelling and pain. He then fled the scene on foot. The victim was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem in stable condition.
Surveillance footage of Blake has been released by the New York City Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The investigation into the assault is ongoing, and police are actively seeking Blake for questioning.