12-year-old girl assaulted on subway platform in Brooklyn police say
(Police say the man was wearing glasses, a blue jacket with a white stripe, and black jeans. (Credit: NYPD))
BROOKLYN - Police say a 12-year-old girl was assaulted at the New Lots Station in Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
According to officials, the girl was standing on the northbound 'L' train platform when a man started yelling at her.
The man allegedly grabbed the young girl by the neck and pushed her up against a metal fence.
He ran away before police arrived, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Police say the man was wearing glasses, a blue and white jacket, with black jeans.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates.