Woman sexually assaulted in Central Park; police searching for suspect
Hochul, Blakeman hit trail; police hunt Central Park suspect
With just 10 days until Election Day, Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman are making their final campaign pushes across New York to rally key voter bases. Meanwhile, the NYPD has launched an urgent search for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted inside Central Park.
NEW YORK CITY - Police are looking for a suspect after an armed sexual assault was reported in Central Park Saturday night.
What we know:
Police responded to a call for an assault near the eastern edge of Central Park at the intersection of East 66th Street and Fifth Avenue just after 8:30 p.m.
They were told at the scene that an unidentified man armed with a knife approached a 39-year-old woman and sexually assaulted her.
The victim is currently recovering and is listed in stable condition while undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
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Witnesses and nearby residents reported seeing a heavy emergency response, with eight to ten police officers converging on the scene while a visibly distressed woman stood just outside the park's perimeter wall.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin publicly condemned the assault on social media, expressing support for the victim:
"My thoughts are with the survivor and I hope she makes a full recovery," Menin wrote. "Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe in our city. The perpetrator remains at large, but I have confidence that the NYPD will work swiftly to apprehend him and bring him to justice."
What we don't know:
Further details, including any possible suspect descriptions, have yet to be released.
What you can do:
Police are continuing their hunt for the suspect as the investigation unfolds, and authorities are asking anyone who was in the area around 8:30 p.m. and knows anything about what happened or where the perpetrator may be to come forward.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NYPD.