Teenager sexually assaulted at knifepoint in New York park

A man has attacked a 13-year-old girl in a park in New York City. The incident occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, in Kissena Park in Queens. The man, described as Hispanic, approached the girl and her boyfriend, a 13-year-old boy, with a knife and forced them to follow him into the woods. He then tied their hands and sexually assaulted the girl.

After the attack, the perpetrator fled the scene, leaving the teenagers tied up. The victims managed to free themselves and seek help at a nearby school, where they called 911. Their condition was stable and they were taken to the hospital.

The NYPD released a sketch of the suspect, who is believed to be in his 20s, about 5’5″ tall, with curly hair, red sneakers, and a green backpack. He also had braces on his teeth and a tattoo of a boar or bull with red eyes on his chest.

Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

This disturbing incident has raised concerns about safety in public parks, especially for young people, and should serve as a reminder to parents and guardians to educate children about safety and caution in public spaces.

It is important that communities come together to ensure the safety of all people, especially vulnerable populations like children and young people. By staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to authorities, we can help create a safer environment for everyone.

The NYPD is actively investigating the case and anyone with relevant information is asked to come forward. Let us stand together against such heinous acts and work to make our communities safer for all.