Man wanted for knocking cyclist to ground in Central Park

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police on Monday released a photo of a man accused of knocking a cyclist to the ground in Central Park last month.

At approximately 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, a 49-year-old man was riding his bicycle near 60 West Drive when he was approached by the suspect who pushed him off his bicycle, authorities said.

He suffered abrasions to his body from the fall.

The victim refused further medical attention on scene, and the suspect fled location on foot.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).