NEW YORK - Police make an arrest in connection with the attempted rape of a woman in Central Park.
Forest Richardson, 26, of the Bronx faces multiple charges including attempted rape, sex abuse and robbery.
Investigators say around 9:30 p.m. Monday, Richardson threw the 28-year-old victim to the ground, took her cell phone and tried to rape her.
She was able to fight him off, and he ran away.
Police say they found Richardson by tracking down the phone he had stolen.
He was taken to the hospital after complaining to officers that he was sick.
Richardson is now awaiting arraignment.