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Woman Punched on Queens Plaza E Train When She Sought Seat: NYPD

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Nov. 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez

A woman was beaten after boarding an E train at Queens Plaza last week when she asked a fellow rider to move his bag to allow her to sit, according to police.

The victim, 63, boarded the Manhattan-bound train at the station at around 9:15 a.m. on Nov. 4, where she asked the seated passenger to move his items to the side.

But the man refused, and then stood up to punch the woman in the face, knocking her to the ground, police say.

The 63-year-old had pain and swelling about her face, but was not seriously injured.

The attacker fled on foot when the train pulled into a station. The victim, meanwhile, refused medical attention at the scene.

The suspect, seen in a video released by police, is described as black, in his 20s, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, a green hooded jacket and dark pants.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

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Richie Romano

If this idiot wants to go back home to Rikers Island he can just walk in I’m sure they’ll be happy to have him. Such a piece of garbage such a piece of garbage to a 63-year-old oh man he’s in some kind of shit when they catch him. And they will.

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J7J

Riding the trains are not like they used to be, they are getting worse and worse by the minutes. Hope this loser is caught immediately

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MRLIC

Is this what we will get for our SOON TO BE $3 FARE . NY is safe our Police Commissioner and Mayor DumBlasio tell us. The people know otherwise.

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