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Knife-wielding suspect sought in Central Park attack
ABC7 New York • • nation
Key Points:
- Police are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a 39-year-old woman near East 66th Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park on Saturday night around 8:30 p.m.; the victim was hospitalized and the suspect fled the scene.
- The suspect is described as a man in his 30s wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, and carrying a black backpack; no arrests have been made as of Sunday.
- Witnesses reported seeing multiple police officers at the scene shortly after the attack, and the incident has caused concern among parkgoers, with some altering their plans for safety.
- Councilwoman Virginia Maloney emphasized that women deserve to feel safe in Central Park at any hour, while NYPD statistics show a slight increase in reported rapes this year compared to the previous year, not including this recent assault.
- The investigation is ongoing as police continue efforts to locate the suspect, with community members expressing hope for his apprehension.
