A 27-year-old man was arrested after two alleged random attacks in Central Park in the early hours of Aug. 25. The first victim, 18, was allegedly punched, kicked, and choked near 8201 East Drive at about 1:20 a.m. Minutes later, a 37-year-old victim was allegedly thrown to the ground and had his ear bitten near West 93rd Street. Both victims were taken to Lincoln Hospital for treatment. A witness who intervened had a bicycle stolen but officers later recovered it. The suspect faces multiple assault and obstruction charges plus petit larceny and was taken for a psychiatric evaluation. Precinct statistics show a slight rise in assaults locally and a small decrease citywide.
David Luciano was taken into custody after police said he attacked an 18-year-old and a 37-year-old in separate incidents minutes apart on the morning of Aug. 25. The first assault happened around 1:20 a.m. near 8201 East Drive, where Luciano allegedly punched, kicked, and choked the 18-year-old victim, police said. A short time later, Luciano allegedly attacked the 37-year-old near West 93rd Street, throwing him to the ground and biting his ear, according to police.
Both victims were taken to Lincoln Hospital for treatment. A witness who tried to intervene during one of the attacks had his bicycle stolen, though officers later recovered it, police said. Luciano faces two counts each of assault and criminal obstruction of breathing, along with a petit larceny charge, authorities said. He was taken to an area hospital for a psych evaluation following the arrest. Police said it was not immediately clear where Luciano lives. Reports that he may be homeless have not been confirmed.
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