Crime & Safety

Caught On Video: Suspect Bashes Straphanger In The Head With Hammer At Union Square Station

The victim fell onto the tracks.

(Maria Cormack-Pitts/Patch)

August 23, 2021

The New York Police Department wants your help identifying the suspect they say bashed a man in the head in the back of the head with a hammer at the Union Square subway station.

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The victim fell into the tracks.

Police say it happened at 9:08 p.m. on Saturday. The link to the tweet from NYPD is here.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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