December 5, 2016

 

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A Muslim employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was attacked in Grand Central Station on her way to work Monday morning, police said.

The assault took place at around 7 a.m. as the victim — Soha Salama, 45 — was heading to work on the 7 train. She was wearing an MTA uniform and a hijab at the time.

The suspect followed her off the train and shoved her down the stairs, police said.

Salama was taken to the hospital for treatment of leg injuries. She said she is in a lot of pain, but does not have any broken bones.

 

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Muslim MTA Employee Attacked At Grand Central Is Latest In String Of Hate Crimes