Assault in Lower Manhattan Subway Station: Man Hits Woman with Golf Club
Police Investigate Violent Attack
Police in Lower Manhattan are looking for the deranged man who attacked a woman with a golf club at a subway station on Friday morning.
Suspect Sought in Vicious Assault
The NYPD released a video of the perpetrator connected to the violent attack at the Cortlandt Street station on the R/W lines at about 7:30 a.m. on January 24. According to law enforcement sources, the suspect approached the victim, a 66-year-old woman, and swung what appeared to be a driver, striking her head.
Assault Victim Treated for Injuries
Following the vicious assault, the suspect fled the scene to parts unknown. Officers from the 1st Precinct and NYPD Transit District 2 responded to the incident. The victim was treated at a local hospital for a laceration to the left side of her head; she was listed in stable condition.
Description of Suspect
Police described the suspect as a man with a dark complexion, standing about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a tan skull cap, a gray scarf, a tan shirt, tan pants, and black shoes.
Community Assistance Sought
Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
FAQs
- When did the assault occur?
- January 24, 2025
- Where did the assault occur?
- Cortlandt Street station on the R/W lines, Lower Manhattan
- What is the victim’s condition?
- Listed in stable condition with a laceration to the left side of her head
- What is the description of the suspect?
- A man with a dark complexion, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 150 pounds, wearing a tan skull cap, gray scarf, tan shirt, tan pants, and black shoes
