Central Park attacker wished to Saturday sexual assault – NBC New York

The NYPD is on the lookout for an armed man wished for sexually assaulting a girl in Central Park at knifepoint.

Police stated the lady was strolling via the park on Saturday night time when the assault occurred.

Officers responded to studies of an assault round 9:30 p.m. close to the intersection of East 66th Road and Fifth Avenue. The unidentified man reportedly approached the 39-year-old lady and threatened her with a knife, then assaulted her.

Police stated the lady was taken to a close-by hospital to be handled.

On Sunday afternoon, folks having fun with a beautiful day within the park have been shocked to listen to concerning the assault from the earlier night time.

“A variety of lady are used to having to fret about these issues,” vacationer Joyce Shahboz stated. “I’ve received two daughters. It is actually a factor that I’ve at all times needed to fear about.”

Police haven’t launched extra particulars about who they’re on the lookout for and no arrests have been made as of Sunday afternoon.