Man Arrested for Random Double Assaults in Central Park

In the early hours of August 25, 27-year-old David Luciano was arrested for assaulting two men in separate attacks within Central Park. The first victim, an 18-year-old, was punched, kicked, and choked near West Drive and 62nd Street, while the second, a 37-year-old, was thrown to the ground and bitten on the ear near West Drive and 93rd Street. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. Luciano was charged with two counts each of assault and criminal obstruction of breathing, as well as petit larceny after reportedly stealing a witness's bicycle, which was later recovered. Following his arrest, Luciano was taken for a psychiatric evaluation. Police noted it is unclear whether Luciano is homeless, and the attacks appear to have been random with no known connection between the victims.