Man indicted for beating victim, 70, who wouldn't light his cigarette on Harlem subway platform

Man indicted for beating victim, 70, who wouldn't light his cigarette on Harlem subway platform

A man was indicted for the brutal beating of a 70-year-old man inside a Harlem subway station last year after he refused to light the suspected assailant’s cigarette, prosecutors announced Thursday.

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Abderanman Mayo For Assaulting 70-Year-Old Victim On The Subway Platform

“Nobody should have to experience this type of alleged vicious attack on the transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim will continue to recover from his injuries and urge anyone who witnessed this assault to please call 212-335-9040.”