A series of violent attacks on women in Brooklyn subway stations has sparked concern among residents and authorities. In one incident, a 65-year-old woman was thrown to the ground and beaten during a clash on a southbound Q train at the Newkirk Plaza station in Flatbush. Another incident involved a 37-year-old woman who was shoved while carrying her infant son at the Crown Heights-Utica Avenue station. As police search for the suspects, video footage has been released to aid in their identification.
In the first incident, the victim and her attacker engaged in a verbal dispute on the train before it escalated into violence. The suspect began punching the woman in the face, then proceeded to throw her to the ground and kick her multiple times. The victim was taken to Maimonides Medical Center, where she is currently in stable condition. The suspect, described as a 35 to 40-year-old man with a medium build, was last seen fleeing north on East 16th Street.
The second incident involved a woman carrying her 9-month-old son in a stroller. As she made her way up the stairs at the Crown Heights-Utica Avenue station, she encountered a man and a woman. A confrontation ensued, during which the suspects brandished a knife and pushed the mother, causing her to lose her balance and hit her baby’s head against the wall. Fortunately, the baby only suffered minor injuries, and the mother was unharmed. Both suspects fled the scene.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward. The release of video footage aims to aid in their identification and apprehension. The police are describing the suspects in detail, hoping that someone will recognize them and provide crucial information.