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NYPD: Man stabbed in the face with screwdriver on Brooklyn subway

It's unclear what led to the stabbing.

News 12 Staff

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Shakti Denis

Aug 7, 2023, 8:32 AM

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A 37-year-old man was stabbed in the face with a screwdriver while riding an R train in Sunset Park late Sunday night, according to the NYPD. 

Police say the victim was stabbed once in the face with a screwdriver following a dispute with the suspect on the R train at the 25th Street subway station. The victim got off at the 25th Street station and was brought to a hospital, where he is expected to be OK. 

Police say the attacker stayed on the train and is still at large. No arrests have been made so far.

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