Woman attacked on Wakefield Street – NBC New York

Authorities are searching for a 45-year-old man who they say was filmed grabbing a 26-year-old woman from behind as she walked down a Bronx street and violently pulling her to the ground, where he attempted to rape her.

The woman was walking near Vireo Avenue and East 235th Street around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, when police say a man put her in a choke hold. The man forced her to the ground and struggled with the woman for a while, the video shows. She eventually managed to fight him off by screaming for help.

The suspect, later identified as Miguel Rivera, was last seen leaving on a blue scooter.

The victim suffered cuts and bruises and refused medical attention at the scene.

Police released surveillance footage of Rivera (above).

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.