Metro Police identify thug sought for assault of elderly man at Metro station

The assault occurred shortly after 1 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015. The victim reported that he was shoved by the suspect as they exited a train at Eastern Market Station. A verbal altercation ensued. As the victim and suspect exited the station, at the top of the platform escalator, the suspect can be seen on surveillance video spitting on the victim, and then punching him three times. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries resulting from the attack.