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Bigot punches woman on Midtown Manhattan train in anti-Asian assault

A surly bigot harassed an Asian woman on a midtown Manhattan train during a hate-fueled tirade before punching her in the head, police said Thursday.

The 54-year-old victim was on a downtown-bound No. 1 train approaching the 59th Street–Columbus Circle station on Jan. 16 when her attacker randomly approached her around 8 p.m., cops said.

The woman spat anti-Asian statements at the victim, then attac ...