Woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Central Park near East 66th/67th Street

Police are investigating after a 39-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Central Park near East 66th Street and Fifth Avenue, according to abc7ny.com. Another source, nypost.com, reports the location as near East 67th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Officers responded to a 911 call about the assault and learned that an unidentified man approached the woman, brandished a knife, and sexually assaulted her, abc7ny.com reported.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition, abc7ny.com added.

According to nypost.com, the attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night near East 67th Street and Fifth Avenue, and the suspect fled wearing a black sweatshirt, pants, and carrying a black backpack.

Nearby residents expressed concern about safety in the area following the incident, as reported by nypost.com.

Police have not made any arrests and have not released further information about the suspect; the investigation is ongoing, according to abc7ny.com.