NYPD Cop Struck In Central Park Scuffle, Officials Say

CENTRAL PARK, NY — Police are on the hunt for a trio of motorcyclists after one of them struck a New York City police officer in the face while they were being escorted out of Central Park, authorities said.

Police said the on-duty NYPD officer was riding a marked police scooter, leading the motorcyclists out of the park near West Drive and W. 90th St. around 4:05 p.m. on Friday, when the attack occurred.

One of the motorcycle riders randomly struck the officer, causing him to tumble from his scooter and onto the pavement, police said Monday.

Following the attack, the trio fled to an unknown part of the park, an NYPD spokesperson said.

Medics took the officer to Mount Sinai Morningside in stable condition after the assault, police said.

Police have requested assistance in identifying the suspects, all described as men with medium complexions and medium builds. On Monday, the NYPD released images of the men, hoping someone might recognize them.

People with information are asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). They can also submittips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.