Crazed passenger stabs, slashes MTA bus driver after refusing fare: cops

The assault occurred on this bus at Ocean and Flatbush avenues in Brooklyn.
Robert Mecea

A maniac stabbed an MTA bus driver after refusing to pay the fare in Brooklyn early Tuesday, cops stated.

The slasher, a person in his 30s, was attempting to dodge the fare by boarding the bus by the again door when he and the 39-year-old driver began arguing, police stated. 

The conflict then turned violent when the suspect stabbed the motive force within the abdomen and slashed him within the eye, authorities stated. 

The door was left cracked after the violent altercation.

Robert Mecea

MTA personnel examine the stabbing on the bus.

Robert Mecea

The altercation occurred in Prospect Lefferts Gardens simply earlier than 12:30 a.m.

Robert Mecea

The altercation occurred at Ocean and Flatbush avenues in Prospect Lefferts Gardens simply earlier than 12:30 a.m.

The driving force was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, the place he was listed in secure situation. 

Police are nonetheless in search of the suspect, who fled east on Empire Boulevard.