#attempted-rape

#attempted-rape

Essex Police began an investigation after his ex made a complaint several weeks ago that he allegedly attempted to rape her during their relationship. Officers were alerted to the footballer's location and travelled to Stansted to arrest him. The household name, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was taken to a local police station where his fingerprints, DNA sample and mugshot were taken.

A 25-year-old woman was attacked in Brooklyn over the weekend when a stranger followed her, punched her in the face, and attempted to remove her clothing, police reported Tuesday morning. The assault occurred around 11:35 p.m. on Nov. 16 near Watkins Street and Livonia Avenue in Brownsville, in the confines of the 73rd Precinct. Police sources said the woman was walking alone when a man began following her.

Brooklyn Special Victims Squad detectives charged Justin Lee, 22, of Queens Village, on Oct. 5 with attempted rape, strangulation, and burglary in connection with an early-morning attack on Oct. 4 within the 60th Precinct in southern Brooklyn. According to police, Lee allegedly broke into a private residence where a 12-year-old girl was located and tried to rape her. The burglary charge stems from his unlawful entry into the home, while the strangulation charge is related to actions taken within the act, police sources said.

Drew Musa, 31, was indicted for attempted rape in first degree after allegedly assaulting a 26-year-old woman near the Queens Center mall on June 27.