NEW YORK – Police are searching for a man who they say randomly struck another on the back of the head with a hammer while waiting for a southbound A train at a Manhattan subway station over the weekend authorities said Tuesday.
The 46-year-old victim was standing on the platform at the 175th Street station around 11 a.m. Sunday when he was attacked from behind. He immediately ran for help from a cabin attendant after being beaten, while the suspect fled the scene.
The victim was treated for a headache at the scene, but refused further medical attention. It is not clear what caused the attack.
Police released an image of the suspect that was captured on surveillance cameras. Anyone with information about him can call the Stop Crime line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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