Man Slashes Stranger In SoHo Subway Station, Police Say

SOHO, NY — A man attacked a complete stranger on Tuesday evening after the two bumped into each and began arguing, according to police.

Authorities say they are still looking for the subway slasher, who attacked a 44-year-old man on Tuesday in SoHo. The 44-year-old was walking down the stairs of the Canal Street subway station at about 4:45 p.m. when he bumped into the slasher, who police have not yet identified, an NYPD spokesman said. The two men began arguing before the man cut the 44-year-old on the side of his face, according to authorities. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The 44-year-old was transported to the hospital for treatment. The attacker ran from the subway and hasn't yet been located, police said.

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