Assault on Philadelphia Subway Caught on Video

SEPTA police have identified a suspect in an assault on the Philadelphia subway system that was caught on video. In the incident on March 30, a suspect punched a man on the platform of the El’s 15th Street Station. He appears to be unconscious in the video.

Police told Philly.com this incident started inside the subway car when the victim stepped on a teen’s foot. The suspect, who police say is the teen wearing the blue hoodie, then argued with the victim inside the car. The incident spilled out onto the platform when a group of teens surrounded the victim, and the suspect punched him.

The video released by SEPTA shows the confrontation and argument on the train before it spilled out onto the platform and the assault on the platform. Credit: SEPTA Police