Woman assaults subway rider after refusing to move feet: NYPD

Police are trying to identify a woman allegedly involved in a subway assault that occurred when a man asked her to move her feet.

Around 9:15 a.m. on Monday, April 4, a man, 44, aboard a Queens-bound G train was punched and kicked in the face after he asked a female rider to move her feet from a seat so he could sit down, according to police.

After the incident, the suspect fled the train at the Court Square station, authorities added. The victim was able to take pictures of the woman with his cellphone before she exited.

Police described her as black, approximately 30 years old, 5-foot-6 and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark coat with a fur-lined collar and black sweatpants.

Police encouraged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. The public can also submit tips by going to the Crime Stoppers website at www.NYPDcrimestoppers.com.