The Guardian Angels are back! New York crime-fighting gang head back on subway patrols for the first time in 22 years after spree of slashing attacks

Guardian Angels formed in 1979 and patrolled New York subways and Central Park to fight crime in '80s and '90s  

Terrifying spree of slashing attacks on the subway has inspired the red-beret wearing vigilantes to resume patrols

Seven people have been injured in knife-related attacks on stations or carriages just within the past month

The crime-fighting gang hope to maintain a visible presence on the subways and Central Park after rise in crime

Founder Curtis Sliwa said police are overwhelmed with attacks and riders are asking them to return to subways

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