NYC Subway

Woman slashed in Upper East Side subway station: NYPD

The victim was attacked during the evening rush hour at the 86th St station on the UES

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A woman was slashed during the Monday evening commute inside an Upper East Side subway station, according to the NYPD.

The 28-year-old victim was slashed in the face at the 86th Street subway station near Lexington Avenue, police said. The attack happened around 6:25 p.m.

Police said they received a report of an assault and upon arriving, found the victim. Paramedics were able to transport her to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center where she is reportedly in stable condition.

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The suspect ran from the scene and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

It's unclear what may have led up to the attack.

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