Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Central Park. ABC7NY reports that the incident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. yesterday. Authorities have not confirmed whether the victim knew the suspect. The girl was taken to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The investigation has resulted in a male suspect being taken into custody, with charges pending as of Monday. Details about the events leading up to the assault are limited, and it is unclear if there is a connection between the victim and the suspect. PIX11 states that the incident took place near East Drive at West 110th Street within Central Park.
New York Police Department officials are continuing to investigate the attack and have asked anyone with information to come forward to assist with the case. The NYPD has not released additional details regarding the suspect or the ongoing investigation.
