Horror moment man pushed onto Brooklyn subway tracks in 'random attack'

HORROR unsuspecting passenger is violently pushed onto the subway tracks at Brooklyn station in a 'random attack' as police appeal for information.

Police in New York City have released new footage showing a 32-year-old man being shoved onto subway tracks in an unprovoked attack on Friday, October 21.

The NYPD said the attack occurred at around 2:40 pm on Friday afternoon at the Wyckoff Avenue and Myrtle Avenue subway station. Footage shows the suspect charging at the victim from across the platform and knocking him onto the tracks.

The victim was not hit by a train but sustained injuries from falling onto the tracks, police said. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Police have asked that anyone with information come forward.