New York City subway attacks by ‘crazy people’ hit elderly riders hardest
- Posted on September 6, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
New York City's subway system faces an escalating crisis of violent assaults targeting vulnerable passengers, particularly elderly commuters. Recent incidents involving individuals allegedly struggling with mental health issues have resulted in serious injuries, including hospitalization from platform shoves. Survivors express frustration over inadequate safety measures and insufficient law enforcement response, raising critical questions about transit security and the protection of at-risk populations in public transportation systems.
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New York City subway attacks by ‘crazy people’ hit elderly riders hardest
A woman, who ended up in hospital after being shoved onto the tracks at a station, said ‘nobody’s doing anything’ about the spike in assaults.
