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Teen Arrested for Subway Fire that Severely Burned Man

12/4/2025

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Police arrested an 18-year-old on Thursday in connection with the Midtown subway fire involving a 56-year-old homeless man.
The attack occurred early Monday on the No. 3 train near 34th Street-Penn Station, as the victim slept.
The victim was hospitalized at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center with severe burns.
Charges against the teen are expected as the investigation continues.

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Police arrested an 18-year-old on Thursday in connection with the Midtown subway fire involving a 56-year-old homeless man.
The attack occurred early Monday on the No. 3 train near 34th Street-Penn Station, as the victim slept.
The victim was hospitalized at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center with severe burns.
Charges against the teen are expected as the investigation continues.