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MTA contractor slashed on Brooklyn subway

MTA security contractor slashed in Brooklyn
MTA security contractor slashed in Brooklyn 00:20

NEW YORK - Police are searching for a suspect accused of slashing an MTA security contractor on a subway train. 

It happened on a 2 train at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn just before 7 a.m. 

Police said there was an argument, and the suspect punched then slashed the worker before running off. 

The victim was taken to the hospital. There was no immediate word on their condition. 

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.  

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