🎻The victim, Ian Forest, is a third-year medical student and an accomplished cellist who performs in the subway for joy.
🚇This is not the first time Ian Forest has been attacked while performing in the subway. He was previously punched and choked in a separate incident.
😡The attack has sparked outrage across the city, highlighting concerns about safety and the potential for violence in the subway.
👥Other street musicians have also experienced violence in the subway, raising questions about the overall safety and support for performers.
🎵Ian Forest has found solace and safety by performing in the atrium of Mount Sinai Hospital.