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. 

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<figcaption>The woman who slashed the tourist with a sharp object was captured on surveillance camera. <span class="credit">Obtained by NY Post</span></figcaption>

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.

An Italian tourist was slashed in the hand by a woman he didn’t know in Midtown Manhattan Saturday morning, cops said.{ai:summary}<p>An Italian tourist was attacked in Midtown on Saturday morning, suffering a slash to the hand from a stranger armed with a sharp object. The incident occurred around 10:40 a.m. near Madison Avenue, prompting a citywide alert for police to be cautious and seek backup.</p><p>The attacker, seen on surveillance footage, is described as a woman in her 30s, approximately 5-foot-7, wearing a black jacket and purple sweater. The victim declined medical assistance following the incident. #crime</p>

Italian tourist slashed in unprovoked attack near Times Square

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