Man arrested for attacking women in Brooklyn subway stations: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A man was arrested for allegedly attacking women inside subway stations on consecutive days, according to the NYPD.
Andrew Robinson, 42, was arrested on assault and harassment charges, police said.
The first attack happened at 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, May 16 inside the Atlantic Avenue subway station. Robinson allegedly approached a 49-year-old woman, slapped her in the face and ran away, according to the NYPD.
The second attack happened at around 10:25 a.m. on Friday, May 17 inside the Halsey Street subway station. Robinson allegedly approached a 67-year-old woman, slapped her in the face, and ran away, police said.
Both victims sustained minor injuries.
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