Summary:
25-year-old man stabbed multiple times on a northbound 5 train in the Bronx.
Attack occurred near the 149th Street–Grand Concourse station in Mott Haven.
Suspect fled the scene, victim in stable condition.
NYPD investigating, seeking information from the public via Crime Stoppers Hotline (1-800-577-TIPS).
Incident follows Governor Hochul's initiative to increase police presence on overnight subway trains.
Bronx Subway Stabbing: Man Attacked on 5 Train
A 25-year-old man was stabbed multiple times on a northbound 5 train near the 149th Street–Grand Concourse station in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx on Sunday around 11 a.m. The suspect fled the scene after the attack. The victim was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/01/932/524/vo-bx-subway-stabbing_00.00.17.12.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Subway car interior">The NYPD is investigating and has released an image of a suspect.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
This incident follows New York Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of increased police presence on overnight subway trains to combat rising crime. The attack raises concerns about subway safety despite these recent security measures.
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