The NYPD is asking the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached surveillance photo who is sought regarding an assault that occurred in Williamsbridge.

It was reported to police that on Thursday, Aug. 25, at around 00.15 a.m., the victim, a 28-year-old man, was sitting aboard a southbound line 2 subway at the East Gun Hill Road and White Plains Road subway station, when an unidentified male individual approached him, and without being provoked, struck him with a bag full of food.

The assailant then punched the victim multiple times about the face with a closed fist, causing injuries to the left side of his face, police said. The assailant then displayed a knife, making the victim fearful for his safety. The victim ran away from the assailant and later refused medical attention at the scene. The assailant is described as male, is estimated to be in his 40s, has a medium build, has a dark-skinned complexion, facial hair, black short hair in braids, and was last seen wearing a multi-colored jacket and black sneakers.

Surveillance photos showing the assailant are attached, and were obtained from MTA, after the incident. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on Twitter @NYPDTips.All calls are strictly confidential.