The random stabbing of an Asian woman in Times Square was a hate crime, cops said Tuesday — as they arrested and charged the suspect in the case.
Anthony Evans, 30, was allegedly caught on shocking video slashing the 59-year-old seamstress on Sunday morning as she walked along Seventh Avenue near West 42nd Street in Manhattan.
The 30-year-old suspect was arrested around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday and now faces charges of assault as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.
Police could not immediately say what specifically elevated the case to hate crime status. NYPD released Evans’ photo Monday night and named him as a suspect.
Anthony Evans, 30, has been linked to the accidental stabbing of a woman in Times Square early Sunday. NYPD
The victim — who has lived in the city for decades — was pulling a shopping cart down the block when the suspect came up behind her, raised the weapon in the air and sliced the blade into her right hand, footage previously released by police showed.
Evans then fled the scene, cops said.
The victim’s 23-year-old daughter, who asked that her name not be used, told The Post on Monday that the attack left her mother “traumatized.
Footage shows the moment the alleged killer, identified as Anthony Evans, 30, attacked the 59-year-old woman without provocation on Seventh Avenue near West 42nd Street. NYPD The 59-year-old victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. Paul Martinka The victim’s daughter said she was traumatized by the event.
“It was a very violent event, a very violent thing,” the daughter said. “I wouldn’t wish this on anyone—not even my worst enemies.
“I hope it wasn’t for malicious reasons,” the daughter said.
“I just want to make sure it’s clear that we don’t know the motivation behind the attack,” she added. “If it’s related to mental health, I hope so [the suspect is] find and get[s] the necessary treatment. If the perpetrator had malicious motives, I hope they are found and prosecuted.
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