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Man Charged With Rape In Baltimore County Suspected Of Slashing Woman In NYC Subway

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A Maryland man charged with first-degree rape in Baltimore County is suspected of slashing a woman's neck in a New York City subway station, according to police.

Booking photo Zaib
Subhan Zaib booking photo, BCPD

Subhan Zaib, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Baltimore County Police. He is accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman in the area of Shipping Place in Dundalk. 

Zaib is a resident of Dundalk, according to online court records.

New York City Police said around 5 a.m. on Friday, June 10, a 19-year-old woman was walking down the stairs at the corner of Essex Street and Delancey Street for the "F" Line when, unprovoked, a man approached her from behind, placed her in a chokehold, and slashed her multiple times in the neck and back.

The victim is in stable condition, police said. NYPD released these surveillance images of the suspect:

Zaib is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center, police said.

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