A random act of violence occurred at the Herald Square station in Manhattan on Sunday afternoon, where an elderly straphanger was forcefully pushed onto the subway tracks, as reported by the police.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto the tracks at the 34th Street-Herald Square station around 12:15 p.m. The incident occurred when an unidentified individual approached the victim from behind and forcefully pushed him, according to an NYPD representative.
Other passengers on the train platform came to the rider’s aid, assisting him back onto the platform. He was then transported to Bellevue Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Meanwhile, the assailant who attacked him fled the scene and is still at large.
Many New Yorkers who use the subway continue to be concerned about the safety of subway-shoving attacks.
A 28-year-old individual pushed a 74-year-old man onto the tracks in The Bronx last week. When confronted by the police, the perpetrator denied committing the act, but was ultimately arrested.
A few weeks ago, The Post spoke to a 43-year-old man who was pushed onto the rails in Brooklyn during an unprovoked attack. He mentioned that the woman who attacked him seemed to be arguing with herself just before the incident occurred.
In October, a transit enthusiast faced charges of attempted murder after pushing an 82-year-old woman onto the tracks at a No. 7 train station in Flushing, Queens. This horrifying incident resulted in injuries to the victim.
According to city officials, although crime rates have decreased in the Big Apple, they acknowledge that a significant number of New Yorkers still feel a sense of fear while using the subway.
