13 people accused of attacking man on D subway train platform in Manhattan: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police are searching for 13 people wanted for allegedly attacking and robbing a 19-year-old man in a Manhattan subway station on Wednesday, according to the NYPD.
The incident happened on the northbound D train platform at the 59th Street-Columbus Circle subway station around 1:15 a.m. The victim was approached by the group and was engaged in a conversation when he was assaulted, according to authorities.
The group then forcibly removed the victim's coat, sneakers and cellphone before fleeing the station, police said.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai West with minor injuries, according to authorities.
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