Man Pushed Onto Subway Tracks in Brooklyn Station

Man pushed onto subway tracks

Attack occurred in Brooklyn

Suspect still at large

A confrontation on the platform escalated into a violent attack at the Atlantic Ave/Barclays Center subway station.

For reasons still unknown, the victim was arguing with his attacker on the D line bound for the Bronx.

The incident occurred Saturday around 11:50 p.m., according to the New York Police Department.

During the altercation, the attacker shoved the victim onto the train tracks and fled the scene on foot.

Bystanders rescue victim of subway attack seconds before train arrives

Brooklyn Subway: Man Pushed Onto Subway Tracks / Photo: NYPD

Several bystanders sprang into action and managed to pull the man back onto the platform.

The rescue came just in time, as the train was scheduled to arrive at 11:52 p.m., according to the MTA.

The victim sustained a facial injury during the incident.

After the attack, he was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital by paramedics.

No arrests have been made so far.

Brooklyn Police released images of the suspect of the attack yesterday in hopes of identifying him.

Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers.

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Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) followed by TIP577.

All communications are strictly confidential.

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