Man viciously beaten, robbed inside subway station
NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - Two men v - one wearing a brass knuckle- violently attacked and robbed another man inside the Columbus Circle/59th Street subway station early Sunday, according to the NYPD. The brutal assault occurred on the southbound A train platform at about 5 a.m.
The two suspects knocked a 25-year-old man to the ground, punched and kicked the victim while he was on the floor.
The suspects also stole $350 in cash.
The victim was treated at an area hospital for bruises and cuts.
Both of the suspects fled the station on a southbound "A" train.
The first individual is a male, Hispanic, in his 30s, 5'8" to 5'10"; last seen wearing a gray hooded sweater and light colored pants.
The second individual is a male, black, in his 30s, 5'8" to 5'10"; last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, a black long sleeved undershirt and black pants.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.