Man Arrested After Kicking Elderly Woman in the Face on NYC Subway Train

People magazine is reporting that a man who was allegedly seen in a viral video repeatedly kicking an elderly woman aboard a New York City subway train was arrested Saturday and charged with assault.

Marc Gomez, 36, was taken into custody and charged with three counts of assault and one count of harassment.

Online records show that Marc is being held on $15,000 bail at the Vernon C. Bain Center. He is due in court on March 29.

The 78-year-old victim was previously treated and released from the hospital following the March 10 attack. She suffered bleeding, swelling and cuts to her face, according to the spokesperson.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea wrote about the apprehension on Twitter, adding that the victim is “getting the care, advocacy & support needed.”

We’re thankful the law acted swiftly!