Two suspects were arrested, while two remain at large, for allegedly beating and robbing a man on board an uptown Manhattan train on Monday.
According to law enforcement sources, the brutal attack occurred on a northbound 6 train at the East 51 Street subway station on the Lexington Avenue line on Oct. 6 at around 11:40 p.m. Police said four men surrounded the 48-year-old victim on the moving train when an argument broke out.
The war of words escalated to violence when the group of perps began punching and kicking the victim throughout his face and body until he became disoriented, police sources said. While the injured man was discombobulated from the horrific attack, the perps snagged $50 from him before fleeing the train station to parts unknown, before officers from the 17th Precinct and Transit District 4 arrived at the scene.
The victim suffered swelling, bruising, and minor lacerations, authorities said. EMS responded and immediately brought him to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in stable condition.
So far, transit police arrested 23-year-old Eric Spanish and 18-year-old Shane Adams, both of the Bronx, for their involvement in the incident. Both are charged with robbery, harassment, and three counts of assault.
Meanwhile, police released photos on Wednesday of the two additional suspects, who remain at large. Police describe the first suspect as having a light complexion, braid,s and tattoos on both arms. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, black sweatpants, and black and white sneakers.
Police said the other wanted man has a dark complexion with black hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black pants while carrying a black backpack.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the assault 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.
