Today at around 3:30 PM, I entered the subway station at 23rd Street and 5th Avenue. At the bottom of the first flight of stairs, an individual with a shopping cart began screaming at me and spat in my hair.
The individual followed me into the mezzanine corridor, struck me with the cart, and caused me to hit the wall. He threatened to push me down the next flight of stairs.
A group of passengers witnessed the assault. I retreated toward the exit while the individual continued down the stairs. A bystander kindly stayed with me as I called 911 to report the attack.
About 25 minutes later, four police officers arrived. After taking my statement, they went into the station, found the individual, and asked me to identify him. Police officers proceeded with arrest.
The officers left the scene without further comment. I am shaken, with a bruised ankle and a sore shoulder from being pushed into the wall. This has been a distressing and painful experience.
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