Police: Man slashed, stabbed in unprovoked attack on 7 train in Queens
NEW YORK -- Police say a man was slashed and stabbed in an unprovoked attack on the subway.
It happened around 8:45 a.m. Friday on a southbound 7 train at the Queensboro Plaza station.
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Police said the 62-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with injuries on his face and hand.
The suspect fled the scene wearing a black and gold button-down shirt.
The incident took place as NYPD data show a 53.6% increase in major crimes in the transit system so far this year, when compared to last year.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.