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Suspect punches, sprays man with unknown substance at Jamaica subway stop: NYPD

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Cops are looking for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a man at a Queens J train station after he got into an altercation with the victim’s girlfriend.

The suspect and the victim’s girlfriend were on the platform of the Parsons Boulevard and Archer Avenue stop at about 10:20 a.m. on Sept. 14 when they bumped into each other, according to police.

After the victim got involved in the ensuing altercation, the suspect punched the victim and sprayed him with an unknown substance, authorities said.

The suspect then fled the Jamaica station on a southbound J train.

The victim, 23, was taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition.

Police said the suspect, who is in his 30s, was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

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