Italian tourist in NYC slashed in unprovoked attack near Times Square

An Italian tourist was slashed in the hand by a stranger in an unprovoked attack in Midtown Saturday morning, cops said.

The attacker was armed with a “sharp object” when she slashed the 42-year-old victim around 10:40 a.m. in front of 237 Madison Ave. between East 37th and East 38th streets, about three blocks from Times Square, police said.

A citywide alert was issued warning officers to “proceed with caution” and call for backup if they see the suspect, police sources said.

The woman who slashed the tourist with a sharp object was captured on surveillance camera. Obtained by NY Post

The attacker was described as being in her 30s, standing around 5-foot-7, and wearing a black jacket, purple sweater, black pants, and black and white sneakers. sources said.

The victim refused medical treatment at the scene, cops said.