A 30-year previous girl was the sufferer of a terrifying tried sexual assault as she was on a Manhattan subway platform, in keeping with police.
The alleged assault occurred round 2:30 a.m. Monday because the sufferer was ready for a northbound F practice on the East Broadway station within the Decrease East Aspect. When the suspect, who has not but been recognized, got here up behind her, the girl tried to flee by going up the escalator, police mentioned.
The person adopted her, forcefully pulled her pants down and tried to sexually assault her, in keeping with police.
As she was combating again, the sufferer tried to name for assistance on her cellphone, however police mentioned the person took her telephone and threw is over the opposite facet of the escalator.
The suspect took off earlier than he may additional assault the girl, whom police mentioned was not injured.
Video from after the incident confirmed the alleged attacker calmly stroll out of the subway station.
Though MTA and metropolis officers have mentioned subway crime is at it is second lowest degree in 27 years, riders do not totally really feel secure. An Emerson Faculty ballot discovered that just about half of all registered voters felt the subways have gotten much less secure.
The suspect is believed to be about 5’4″. Anybody who acknowledges the person or is aware of something about him or his whereabouts is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers.
