Black female bashes Asian musician in head with metal water bottle
A cello player announced he has suspended performances in the New York City subway after a brutal unprovoked attack while he was playing in the Big Apple last week.
The shocking assault unfolded on the evening of February 13 in Manhattan.
Iain Forrest was busking at the 34th Street – Herald Square subway station when a female suspect grabbed Forrest’s metal water bottle and bashed him across the back of the head.
The attack was captured on camera by multiple witnesses.
Yesterday, I was attacked in the NYC subway. At 5:50 pm on February 14th, while performing at 34th St Herald Square station, a woman wearing a mustard jacket, red scarf, and gloves assaulted me by smashing the back of my head with my metal water bottle. pic.twitter.com/UpSl43yk3x
— Iain S. Forrest, PhD (@IainSForrest) February 14, 2024
The New York Police Department (NYPD) released additional surveillance footage of the suspect along with a request for information from the public.
?WANTED for an ASSAULT @NYPDMTS inside the mezzanine of the 34 St/Herald Square station On 2/13/24 @ 7:47 PM Reward up to $3500 Seen her? Know who she is? Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us! Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! #yourcityyourcall pic.twitter.com/YLiHZ9kzwS
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) February 17, 2024
Forrest says he has been assaulted multiple times during performances in NYC will no longer be playing at transit stations due to the danger it presents.
New suspect photo & updates after I was attacked in the NYC subway:
First, thank you for the overwhelming support and kind messages you’ve sent my way. It’s been a really tough time, but knowing there are good people like you out there makes a world of difference. The woman who pic.twitter.com/c9eTAlohLO— Iain S. Forrest, PhD (@IainSForrest) February 18, 2024
“Two attacks in less than a year is two too much. I have been punched, choked, and now bashed in the head. I love performing for you all in the subway, but I’m at my breaking point and can’t take more injury or harm,” Forrest explained in a statement on social media.
“Many other musicians who perform in the subway have also been attacked, harassed, robbed. If you have experienced something terrible like this know that you’re NOT alone.”
A suspect has not been identified or apprehended at the time of this writing, according to the latest available updates.
While a motive for the attack remains unclear, it is relevant to note that the suspect appears to be a black female and the victim appears to be of Asian descent.
InfoWars frequently documents disturbing crimes in the New York City subway system.
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