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Police Release Photo of Man Accused of Punching Girl in Face on Trolley

Detectives have released new surveillance video showing a man punching a teenage girl in the face on a Philadelphia trolley earlier this week.

"When I went to go turn around to get my hat, I saw that his fist was balled up as if he was ready to hit me, and he already said that he would hit me," said the victim.

The assault of the 17-year-old girl, named Shay, took place on a Route 15 SEPTA trolley along Girard Avenue on Wednesday morning. She got into an argument with the man after he complained about her bag bumping into him, the girl and police said.

The argument turned violent when the man punched the teen in the face at least twice before fleeing the trolley at 7th and Girard.

Shay suffered severe bruising and a broken nose.

The suspect is described as a 35-year-old man who stands between 5-foot 6-inches and 5-foot 8-inches tall. He has a salt and pepper goatee and was wearing a black skull cap, blue striped shirt, black trench coat and dark jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Philadelphia Police at 215.686.TIPS.

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