A woman wearing a hat emblazoned with the words “F— Antisemitism” was punched in the head on a Manhattan subway train by a man who said, “F— Jews,” cops said on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old victim was riding a southbound No. 1 train and nearing the 116th St. – Columbia University subway station in Morningside Heights when the stranger assaulted her around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
The hater stalked up to her, shouted his vile remark and punched her once in the head, cops said.
The victim fled the train at the 116th St. station while her attacker continued south aboard the No. 1 train, according to law enforcement.
The victim did not require medical attention, said police.
Police are looking for a Black man in his 40s, last seen wearing a blue mid-length jacket, a black hat with gold trim and black gloves with gold trim.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
