Crime & Safety

Woman Attacks J Train Passenger for Bumping Into Her, Police Say​

Intense hair pulling and face punching allegedly ensued.

EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN — An aggressive J Train passenger in her early 20s is wanted by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for allegedly attacking a woman who bumped into her on the Broadway Junction platform last week.

The fight broke out Monday, July 11, during the 9:30 a.m. rush hour, according to the NYPD.

"The 21-year-old female victim bumped into the suspect as she stepped aside on a Manhattan-bound J Train to let passengers off," police said in a statement. "The suspect then pulled the victim to the ground by her hair and punched her in the face numerous times."

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When the fight ended, the victim had a full-on concussion, police said — and her attacker was able to run off before cops arrived.

Police released surveillance photos of the alleged J Train attacker (included above), in which she appears to be yelling into her cellphone.

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The woman is believed to be around 20 to 25 years old and 5-feet-5-inches tall with a "thin build," police said. She was last seen wearing a black top, a black-and-white print skirt and flip flops.

Have you seen her around? Cops are asking for tips at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish, call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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