BRONX, NY — A distressing incident occurred early Monday morning where a 35-year-old woman was assaulted in the Bronx.
The attack took place around 1:06 AM near the intersection of Bergen Avenue and East 149 Street. An unknown man, reportedly asking for directions, attacked the woman before fleeing east on East 149 Street towards Brook Avenue.
The victim was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln and is reported to be in stable condition. The Bronx Special Victims Squad is leading the investigation.