A Stranger Sprays Mystery Substance on Mother and Baby on Queens Train

A shocking incident occurred on a southbound M train in Queens, where a 25-year-old woman and her 11-month-old daughter were targeted by a stranger. The young mom and her baby were on their way to the Court Square-23rd Street station when a man approached them, asking to use her cell phone. When the woman refused, the man sprayed an unidentified substance in her face and on her arm.

The substance, initially believed to be pepper spray, also affected the baby, landing on her face and arm. Both mother and daughter were taken to Mount Sinai Queens and are currently in stable condition.

The assailant, described as having a slim build and wearing a black sweatshirt, fled the scene after the attack and has not been apprehended yet. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, leaving the victims and authorities puzzled.