Suspect arrested in brutal attack on elderly woman on NY subway train

NYPD suspect arrested in subway attack (photo provided by NYPD)

New York City Police have arrested a man wanted for brutally attacking an elderly woman on a subway train.

The 78-year-old victim was repeatedly punched and kicked on March 10 at 3:10 a.m.

Police said she has since been treated and released.

Police announced via Twitter on Saturday that the suspect was in custody. The suspect's name has not been released.

This story was reported from Chicago.