Man arrested after allegedly smearing feces on woman’s head, face in NYC subway
03/01/2022 11:34 am PST
NEW YORK (TCD) -- A 37-year-old man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly smearing feces on a woman in the subway.
According to a press release from the New York Police Department, on Feb. 21 at approximately 5:15 p.m., the suspect, later identified as Frank Abrokwa, approached the 43-year-old female victim on a subway station bench in the Bronx. He reportedly smeared feces on her face and the back of her head. Police released a video of the incident asking for the public’s assistance in finding Abrokwa.
According to police, on Monday, Feb. 28, Abrokwa was found and arrested. According to WNYW-TV, he was charged with forcible touching, menacing, disorderly conduct, and harassment.
🚨WANTED for an ASSAULT: On 2/21/22 at 5:15 PM, inside of the E. 241 St subway station in the Bronx, the suspect approached a 43-year-old woman sitting on the bench & struck her in the face & the back of her head with human feces. Any info? DM @NYPDTips, or call 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/8zCIHNMtgN
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) February 28, 2022 @NYPDnews
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