Man seen kicking elderly woman in face on New York subway in viral video arrested

NEW YORK — A man who was caught on video viciously attacking an elderly woman while riding a subway train in New York is in custody, officials said Saturday.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot F. Shea tweeted a photo with a caption announcing, “The subject wanted for the brutal subway attack of an elderly woman IS IN CUSTODY.”

Shea also gave an update on the victim’s condition.

“The victim was treated & released from the hospital & is getting the care, advocacy & support needed. Thank you to the worldwide community for the tremendous assistance,” wrote Shea.

The suspect has not been identified.

The incident happened just after 3 a.m. aboard a northbound 2 train on March 10 in front of several witnesses.

The video shows the suspect kicking and punching the 78-year-old victim in the face and body, causing her to bleed. None of the spectators who video the incident intervened.