WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — A manhunt is underway after two people were attacked at a subway station in Washington Heights early Tuesday morning.
The incident happened around 2:56 a.m. at the 175th Street subway station.
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Police say the suspect started a fight with a married couple before leaving and returning with a stick. The two victims, a 27-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man, were attacked and hit in the face and body.
The husband was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The wife was treated on scene.
Police are looking for a man last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and a black hat.
Investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
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