Man accused of attempting to rape 19-year-old on Upper East Side, police say

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A man is accused of attempting to rape a 19-year-old woman on the Upper East Side on Saturday, according to police.

The woman was walking near East 90th Street and East End Avenue. Police said a man walked up to her, pushed her to the ground, and tried to rape her around 1 a.m. The man then ran away on foot, headed west on 90th Street.

Police said the victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. It is a free, 24/7 service that offers support, information, and local resources. You can also click here for additional hotlines within your state.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Jonathan Rizk is a digital journalist who has covered local news in New York City and Washington, D.C. He has been with PIX11 since August 2022. See more of his work here, and follow him on X and Facebook @OfficialRizk . Get in touch at jonathan.rizk@pix11.com .

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.