Two female straphangers victims of separate NYC hate crimes in as many days

Two feminine straphangers have been the victims of separate hate crimes within the metropolis in as many days, cops mentioned Tuesday.

One of many ladies was choked by a stranger who made anti-Semitic remarks to her in an Higher East Aspect subway station Tuesday morning, cops mentioned.

The suspect approached the 44-year-old girl on the platform of the No. 6 practice round 11:20 a.m. and made anti-Jewish remarks whereas placing his fingers round her neck and squeezing, cops mentioned. The girl was taken to Mt. Sinai for remedy of her accidents, police sources mentioned.

The hateful assault got here someday after a girl was punched repeatedly within the face by a stranger who sneered, “I hate Mexicans” on a Brooklyn subway, cops mentioned.

The 41-year-old sufferer boarded the northbound Q practice on the Newkirk Avenue station round 8:45 a.m. Monday and was speaking on her cellphone when a girl sat down subsequent to her, cops mentioned.

With out warning, the attacker stood up and punched the sufferer within the face a number of instances, in keeping with police.

“Why did you hit me?” the sufferer requested.

“I hate Mexicans,” the lady replied.Each of the assaults are being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Process Pressure.

The suspect allegedly left the sufferer with bruising and swelling on her lip.

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The suspect was noticed sporting a black shirt with an Indiana Pacers brand and tattoos on her left arm.

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Anybody with data in regard to the incident is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The general public also can submit their suggestions by logging onto the Crime Stoppers web site at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on Twitter @NYPDTips.