News (USA)

Man arrested for breaking a lesbian’s spine over a kiss on the cheek

The suspect in the subway
Photo: NYPD

The New York City Police Department announced that an arrest has been made in connection to a homophobic attack on a woman in the subway.

Allasheed Allah, 54, from East Harlem was arraigned on charges of aggravated harassment and assault, both with hate crimes enhancements.

Earlier this week, the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force released an image and a description of a man who allegedly attacked a 20-year-old woman in the subway after another woman kissed her on the cheek.

“Kiss her again, you dykes,” the man said, according to police.

Related: NY man charged with hate crime in St. Patrick’s Day attack on transgender women

As the victim was trying to get away, the assailant hit and shoved her. She fell and fractured her spine.

Yesterday, NYPD Crime Stoppers tweeted that an arrest had been made.

Don't forget to share:

Support vital LGBTQ+ journalism

Reader contributions help keep LGBTQ Nation free, so that queer people get the news they need, with stories that mainstream media often leaves out. Can you contribute today?

Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated

Sen. Orrin Hatch urges Republicans to support LGBTQ equality in farewell address

Previous article

A video game lets you play as Jesus, Trump or Hitler. You win by shooting LGBTQ people.

Next article