HCPO and West New York Police Department investigate sexual abuse

The Hudson County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit and the West New York Police Department are investigating a sexual assault that occurred early Saturday morning.

By John Heinis/Hudson County View

The 40-year-old female victim reported that she encountered an unknown man in the area of ​​Hudson Avenue and 51st Street around 1:30 a.m. The woman stated that the man later grabbed her by the hair and then sexually assaulted her.

No arrests have been made to date and the case is currently under active investigation by the HCPO SVU and West New York PD.

Anyone with information regarding this matter or wishing to report a sex crime should call the HCPO SVU at 201-915-1234. All information will be kept confidential.