Central Park tried rape: Suspect wished for attacking girl, making an attempt to sexually assault her Manhattan, NYC

CENTRAL PARK, Manhattan (WABC) — Police are trying to find the person accused of attacking a lady and trying to sexually assault her in Central Park.

The assault occurred round 5:10 a.m. on Saturday close to 85 East Drive close to Lasker Rink and pool, which is present process renovations.

In keeping with the NYPD, the suspect approached the 38-year-old girl, pushed her over a metallic fence and punched her within the face repeatedly earlier than trying to rape her.

Officers say the suspect then fled on a bicycle out of the park heading northbound on fifth Avenue.

First responders transported the sufferer to an space hospital in steady situation.

Whereas New Yorkers are delicate to not blame the sufferer, they had been troubled she was out whereas it was darkish.

“I’d not be right here at 5:00 within the morning or instantly when it begins getting darkish. I am on my means residence as a result of now it isn’t protected to be out right here when it is darkish,” stated Nancy Moore.

This summer time, one other girl fought off one other would-be rapist whereas she was making an attempt to sunbathe in Central Park. There was an arrest in that case. The 2 crime scenes had been very shut to one another on the northern finish of the town’s crown jewel.

“I believe it is undoubtedly a good suggestion to all the time stroll with somebody and particularly like when the solar will not be out, since you by no means know what might occur. And that is unlucky,” stated Michaela Barratt.

Anybody with details about this incident is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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