A terrifying moment at a New York City subway station turned into an act of heroism when a woman was randomly grabbed by a man on the platform — and total strangers jumped in to save her.
Witnesses say the woman was waiting for her train when the man lunged at her, grabbing her aggressively and refusing to let go. She screamed for help — and people actually responded.
Several bystanders rushed to her aid, pulling the man away and holding him down until police arrived. Video of the scene shows passengers shouting, pushing the attacker back, and protecting the woman until she was safely out of harm’s way.
“You always wonder if people would step in,” said one witness. “Tonight, they did.”
The man was arrested at the scene and is now facing multiple charges, including assault and attempted kidnapping.
The incident is a chilling reminder of the dangers many face in public — but also of the courage everyday people can show when it matters most.