A woman was arrested by police after pushing two other women onto the tracks at a subway station in the Lower East Side. The incident occurred quickly, but fortunately, authorities acted fast and apprehended the perpetrator.
At 2:15 a.m. on Monday, two Mexican nationals, aged 27 and 28, were pushed off the northbound F line platform at Delancey Street/Essex Street station, according to reports.
As soon as the distress call was received, officers swiftly deployed to the station and immediately went to assist the women. A compassionate bystander also came forward to lend a helping hand and carefully guided the women back onto the platform.
The officers were instrumental in apprehending a woman who seemed to be in a state of emotional distress and was without shoes.
42-year-old Ebony Butts has been charged with two counts of reckless endangerment and two counts of assault, according to reports. The suspect’s identity was later revealed after the charges were filed.
Bellevue Hospital is currently treating the women for minor injuries as they continue to recover.
The MTA has implemented a pilot program to install barriers at specific stations in order to safeguard commuters from the growing number of random assaults. Although the program is not yet fully implemented, the recent incident has underscored the importance of additional safety measures.
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