1BRONX, N.Y. – A woman riding an MTA bus in the Bronx was assaulted Friday morning after a man pressed his body against her and then struck her phone when she tried to take his picture.

The 36-year-old victim was onboard a BX19 bus near East 149th Street and Brook Avenue around 10 a.m. when the incident occurred.

After the man repeatedly pressed against her over her clothing, the victim attempted to photograph him, prompting the suspect to knock the phone from her hand, cutting her finger.

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Woman assaulted aboard BX19 bus near East 149th Street and Brook Avenue

Victim suffered minor finger laceration after suspect struck her phone

Attacker fled on foot and remains at large

Police seek suspect in Bronx bus assault

According to investigators, the suspect fled the bus on fo

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