Cellist Halts NYC Subway Performances After Second Assault

Iain S. Forrest, a cellist and medical student, suspends his subway performances indefinitely following a second attack, highlighting safety concerns.

• Cellist and medical student Iain S. Forrest was assaulted for the second time in less than a year while performing in the NYC subway, prompting him to suspend his subway performances indefinitely.
• The assailant, who has not been caught, struck Forrest with his own metal water bottle before fleeing. The attack occurred at the 34th Street–Herald Square station during rush hour.
• Forrest, who is also an MD-PhD student studying genetics, has decided to stop performing in subway stations due to safety concerns.
• The incident has sparked a viral response, with the video of the attack garnering 11 million views and widespread support for Forrest's decision to prioritize his safety.
• NYPD has offered a reward for information leading to the assailant's arrest, as transit crimes in NYC have seen a nearly 23% increase year to date.

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