Anti-Gay Attacker Arrested After Breaking Woman's Nose In BK: NYPD

BED-STUY, NY — A man accused of groping and punching a woman in the face after making homophobic comments was arrested Monday, police said.

Police say Ian Williams, 22, of Bed-Stuy, broke the 22-year-old woman's nose on the platform of the Broadway and Myrtle Avenue subway station.

He now faces charges including assault, sexual abuse and forcible touching for the hate crime, according to the NYPD.

The attack happened about 1:15 p.m. Thursday, when the woman was rushed to an area hospital and Williams fled at the Delancey Street and Essex Street stop after taking the J train, according to the NYPD.

Williams is due in court Aug. 25, court records show.