A straphanger punched a man without saying a word as an R train stopped at a station in Rego Park last month, police said.
The victim, a 20-year old man, was on a southbound R train at about 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 23 when he was assaulted, cops said. The suspect allegedly punched the victim in the mouth and nose as the subway doors opened at the 63rd Drive station before fleeing on foot.
There were no words exchanged by the two men prior to the attack, according to police.
The victim suffered a bloody nose and a cut on his upper lip, but was not hospitalized due to the assault.
Cops describe the suspect as a white or Hispanic man in his late 20s to 30s, 5 feet 7 inches tall and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a pink short sleeve polo shirt, and white, pink and gray stripped shorts with a white string.
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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