Key facts
- A 63-year-old man was pushed onto subway tracks.
- The attack occurred at Parsons Boulevard station.
- The victim was waiting for a southbound F train.
- The assailant was a complete stranger and struck without warning.
A 63-year-old home painter is recovering after being shoved onto subway tracks by a stranger. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the Parsons Boulevard station while the victim was waiting for a southbound F train. Authorities stated that the assailant approached the victim and struck him without any apparent warning. The victim was left 'bathed in blood'. Authorities are investigating the unprovoked attack and the assailant is being sought by police.