Central Park Rape: Suspect Wanted For Attacking Woman, Attempting To Sexually Assault Her Manhattan, NYC

CENTRAL PARK, Manhattan (WABC) — Police are searching for the man accused of attacking a woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Central Park.

The attack happened around 5:10 a.m. Saturday near 85 East Drive.

According to the NYPD, the suspect approached the 38-year-old woman, pushed her over a metal fence and repeatedly punched her in the face before attempting to rape her.

Police say the suspect then fled on a bicycle from the park, heading north on 5th Avenue.

First responders transported the victim to an area hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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Nina Pineda has more.

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