New York police have arrested a man in connection with an attempted rape on an Upper East Side subway platform that was captured on video, according to ABC7 New York.
Police identified the suspect as Jose, 31. Authorities say the incident happened around 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lexington Avenue and East 63rd Street station. According to police, a 25 year old woman noticed him on the same train, and when she got off, he followed her onto the platform, pushed her down, struck her and climbed on top of her. NYPD Chief Rodney Harrison called the attack heinous.
Bystanders stepped in and the suspect ran off. Police say the woman had minor injuries and declined medical attention.
Police said Crime Stoppers tips and a bystander’s video helped lead to the arrest, and that the suspect has a prior arrest history, including incidents in the transit system. He has been charged with attempted rape and assault. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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