Urgent Arrest Made in Attack on NYU Student in Greenwich Village

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested following the shocking attack on a New York University student in Greenwich Village earlier this week. The incident occurred on Monday morning at approximately 8:00 AM outside 735 Broadway, where a 20-year-old female student was violently assaulted on her way to class.

According to NYPD officials, the suspect approached the victim from behind, pulling her hair and slapping her head and buttocks, which caused her to fall to the ground. Witnesses were left in disbelief as bystanders rushed to assist the student during the distressing event.

Following the attack, police launched an immediate investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspect later that day. Authorities are now examining potential links between this incident and other reported assaults in the area.

In a statement, an NYU spokesperson expressed their deep concern: “The University is deeply disturbed by the attack on one of its female students that took place yesterday morning on a Broadway sidewalk. We take this incident very seriously; we are offering support to the student, and NYU’s Campus Safety Department is working with the police in investigating the incident.”

The university is committed to providing necessary support to the victim as they work closely with law enforcement in this ongoing investigation.

As the situation develops, residents and students alike are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.