Feb. 2, 2016 Staff Report
A man on a Queens-bound E train struck another rider in the face with a wooden stick after the two got into an argument, according to police.
The assault allegedly took place at Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard on Jan. 28, around 7:15 p.m.
Police said the perpetrator struck the victim with a wooden stick causing a laceration to his lip and an abrasion to the right side of his head. The perpetrator then fled the train on foot.
The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
The police are looking to speak to a person of interest wanted for questioning in regards to the assault.
The person of interest is described as a white male, 6 feet 1 inch, 120 pounds, with brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).
2 Comments
Crime does not pay in a subway setting like this.
6’1″?? And 120lbs??? The stick probably weighed more.