Man accused of attempted rape in Central Park after serving time for similar attack

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A man who has been out of jail for less than a year is accused of an attempted rape in Central Park.

Police say 30-year-old Lateef Caldwell attacked a 45-year-old woman near 109th Street and East Drive just before 6 p.m. Monday.

Three women scared him off and alerted police.

Caldwell is now charged with attempted rape and sexual abuse after serving time for a similar attack in 2023.

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