The NYPD says it apprehended a person who allegedly tried to rape a girl on a Manhattan subway on New Yr’s Day, then fled at a midtown cease when a great Samaritan intervened, authorities say.
In accordance to police, the stranger adopted the 18-year-old sufferer onto a southbound 2 practice because it was leaving the a hundred and twenty fifth Avenue station simply earlier than 10 p.m. Sunday. He allegedly uncovered himself to her, tried to pull her pants down and tried to rape her because the subway pulled into 72nd Avenue, however a great Samaritan intervened and helped the lady get to one other practice automotive.
The suspect, later recognized as Isaiah Benjamin, stayed aboard the practice till forty second Avenue. They don’t seem to be positive the place he went after that however legislation enforcement officers confirmed Wednesday the 23-year-old had been arrested. Expenses are pending in opposition to him.
The lady went to a hospital for remedy and analysis.