Brooklyn woman injured in late-night attempted rape; suspect at large | amNewYork
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Brooklyn woman injured in late-night attempted rape; suspect at large | amNewYork
"A 25-year-old woman was attacked in Brooklyn over the weekend when a stranger followed her, punched her in the face, and attempted to remove her clothing, police reported Tuesday morning. The assault occurred around 11:35 p.m. on Nov. 16 near Watkins Street and Livonia Avenue in Brownsville, in the confines of the 73rd Precinct. Police sources said the woman was walking alone when a man began following her."
"The attack was interrupted when a passerby saw the struggle, prompting the suspect to flee on foot. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition. Detectives with the Brooklyn Special Victims Squad are conducting a canvass of the area to gather surveillance footage and gather witnesses to track down the suspect, who is still at large."
On Nov. 16 around 11:35 p.m., a 25-year-old woman was attacked near Watkins Street and Livonia Avenue in Brownsville. A stranger followed the woman, struck her in the face, and attempted to remove her clothing in what investigators are treating as an attempted rape. A passerby interrupted the struggle, and the suspect fled on foot. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and listed in stable condition. Detectives with the Brooklyn Special Victims Squad canvassed the area for surveillance footage and witnesses. The NYPD released images; the suspect is described as dark-complexioned wearing a green jacket with white sleeves. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, Spanish 888-57-PISTA, submit tips at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or via X @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
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