NEW YORK - Three men were slashed within a span of 12 minutes aboard a southbound number 4 subway train in Manhattan, according to the NYPD.The suspect made his way through the train, randomly attacking the victims.
Police said there was a second man with him but did not attack any of the victims.The first attack took place at about 4:25 a.m.
A 44-year-old man was slashed in the face near the Union Square station. A few minutes later, a 40-year-old man was slashed in the face and a 41-year-old man was punched.
The victims got off at Astor Place and were taken to Bellevue Hospital.At 4:37 a.m., a 44-year-old man was slashed in the back of the head at the Brooklyn Bridge station.