Sometimes some sick, crazy criminal or drunk kids do sick things. Giuliani said the reports would be investigated vigorously. Comissioner Safir said officers who withheld help would be punished. Two Arrests Made Up to 40 men took part in the assaults, police said. Two men were arrested.
Defense lawyers claim police arrested the wrong men.
Police did not immediately comment on his assertions. Despite this latest attack, police say Central Park is still probably one of the safest spots in Manhattan. In 1990, there were 1,000 crimes in Central Park. Last year, there were under 130. The Associated Press contributed to this report.