New York, NY — A 33-year-old man with an alarming record of 86 prior arrests has been accused of launching a terrifying spree of random anti-Asian assaults across Manhattan, ending with a shocking incident where he shoved a stranger onto subway tracks, according to NYPD and law enforcement sources.
Shocking Subway Attack in Manhattan
Authorities identified the suspect as Clive Porter, 33, who allegedly punched a 45-year-old Asian man in the face at the Bowery and Delancey Street subway station around 4 p.m. Wednesday, knocking the victim onto the tracks.
Before fleeing, Porter reportedly shouted a racial slur — “Asian f–k!” — according to witnesses. The victim managed to pull himself back onto the platform and was treated for a swollen eye.
Police arrested Porter less than an hour later near Grand and Forsyth Streets. He has since been charged with assault as a hate crime, harassment, and reckless endangerment, officials said.
Violent Outburst in Police Custody
While in custody at the 5th Precinct, Porter allegedly spat on one officer and headbutted another at Bellevue Hospital, according to police sources.
Authorities noted that Porter has been labeled an “emotionally disturbed person” in at least a dozen prior incidents, reflecting his long history of erratic and violent behavior.
A String of Attacks Across Manhattan
Investigators later linked Porter to multiple other attacks earlier the same day, targeting several Asian victims in Lower Manhattan.
At 9:40 a.m., a 72-year-old man was punched in the face on Hester Street near Eldridge Street, leaving him hospitalized with a broken nose. Just two minutes later, a 33-year-old Asian man was attacked on Canal Street near Forsyth Street and knocked to the ground.
Minutes afterward, Porter allegedly pickpocketed an elderly Asian woman on Eldridge Street near Division Street, though she was not physically injured. Shortly after, he reportedly assaulted another elderly woman at Forsyth Street and East Broadway.
Decade-Long Criminal Record
Porter’s criminal history is extensive, including 61 felonies, 24 misdemeanors, and one violation, law enforcement sources said.
On October 14, he allegedly brandished a knife at a man near Park Avenue and East 33rd Street, yelling “Yeah, motherf–ker!” before punching him and leaving him bruised and dazed.
Despite the violence, a judge granted Porter supervised release because misdemeanor assault is not a bail-eligible offense, according to the District Attorney’s Office and The Post.
Earlier that same day, around 7:45 a.m. in Times Square, Porter allegedly pointed a knife at another man near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue, causing the frightened victim to flee and injure his leg while escaping. He was again released under supervision.
Pattern of Hate and Disturbing Incidents
Porter’s record stretches across multiple boroughs. In September, he was arrested in Brooklyn for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Earlier this year, he was charged with criminal trespass in the transit system — the same day police linked him to an ice pick assault inside a Lower Manhattan train station.
In December 2023, he allegedly vandalized the Flatbush Avenue–Grand Army Plaza station, scrawling “Death to gays” on a wall. In 2022, he was arrested for drawing a swastika on the MTA headquarters near Bowling Green.
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