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Updated 12/27/2012 11:16 PM

Police Investigate Alleged Attempted Manhattan Sexual Assault

By: NY1 News

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Police are investigating an alleged attempted sexual assault in a Manhattan park.

Officers say it happened Thursday morning in East River Park near the intersections of the FDR Drive and Delancey Street.

A woman told police a man knocked her down from behind and tried to remove her pants.

He ran away when she screamed.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.