A man found himself badly beaten and stabbed after wishing four strangers on a Bronx subway platform a happy new year earlier this week, police say.
The 29-year-old was standing on the southbound D train platform of the 182nd Street-183rd Street station shortly before 9 p.m. Monday when the group approached him.
He said, "Happy New Year," according to police. An argument ensued.
It escalated. The NYPD says the suspects repeatedly punched the 29-year-old victim in the face and body. One of them pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim multiple times.
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The suspects ran off after the attack; police released a surveillance image of them. The victim was taken to a hospital in serious condition, but he is expected to survive.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
