Man arrested on suspicion of brutal New York subway attack on homeless woman

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a video went viral of a horrific attack on a homeless woman.

Shocking footage showed a man repeatedly kicking the 78-year-old woman in the face, leaving her with cuts to the face, bleeding and swelling.

After the attack, the woman appeared to wipe away tears as she sat in a corner while other passengers filmed the assault but did not intervene.

She was treated in hospital for her injuries after the “heinous” New York Subway assault, which took place near Nereid Avenue station in the Bronx around 3.10am on March 10.

Marc Gomez, 36, has now been arrested in relation to the attack, according to New York Police Department James O’Neill, who tweeted a video of the man being led away by officers.

He added: “Great job, everyone!”

Chief Dermot Shea, NYPD Chief of Detectives, tweeted: “The subject wanted for the brutal subway attack of an elderly woman is in custody.

“The victim was treated and released from the hospital and is getting the care, advocacy and support needed.

“Thank you to the worldwide community for the tremendous assistance.”