Migrant Stabbed In Cell Phone Robbery Near Penn Station: NYPD

CHELSEA, NY - A male migrant was stabbed during a cell phone robbery attempt near Penn Station Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

The man, 29, was attacked near Eighth Avenue and West 31st Street about 1:45 p.m., police said.

His mugger stabbed him in the back and slashed his arm in the struggle, police said.

Medics transported the wounded man to Bellevue Hospital where he is expected to recover, police said.

The suspect is described as a man in a black shirt, blue jeans and a multicolored backpack. He fled on foot westbound on 31st Street after the stabbing, police said.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

More than 110,000 people have migrated to New York City seeking a safer place to live over the past year, according to estimates from City Hall.

Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new emergency shelter in Long Island City as the number of asylum seekers currently in the city’s care approaches 60,000.

But while Adams applauded his administration for stepping up "to meet the challenge of this humanitarian crisis," he called on more support from state and federal officials to "truly address this crisis.” Read more: Migrant Surge 'Serious Problem,' 82% Of NY Voters Agree: Poll