New York, NY — A 33-year-old man with an alarming record of 86 prior arrests has been accused of launching a terrifying spree of random anti-Asian assaults across Manhattan, ending with a shocking incident where he shoved a stranger onto subway tracks, according to NYPD and law enforcement sources.
Shocking Subway Attack in Manhattan
Authorities identified the suspect as Clive Porter, 33, who allegedly punched a 45-year-old Asian man in the face at the Bowery and Delancey Street subway station around 4 p.m. Wednesday, knocking the victim onto the tracks.
Before fleeing, Porter reportedly shouted a racial slur — “Asian f–k!” — according to witnesses. The victim managed to pull himself back onto the platform and was treated for a swollen eye.
Police arrested Porter less than an hour later near Grand and Forsyth Streets. He has since been charged with assault as a hate crime, harassment, and reckless endangerment, officials said.
Violent Outburst in Police Custody
While in custody at the 5th Precinct, Porter allegedly spat on one officer and headbutted another at Bellevue Hospital, according to police sources…