1 man choked, other bitten in 2 separate attacks at Central Park

CENTRAL PARK (WABC) — Two men were assaulted in separate attacks on the west side of Central Park on Monday.

The attack happened on the west drive at West 62nd Street around 1:27 a.m.

Police say an 18-year-old was punched, kicked and choked by a suspect.

That same suspect then threw a 37-year-old man to the ground and bit his ear at West 93rd Street.

Both men were taken to Mount Sinai Morningside in stable condition.

Police have a person of interest in questioning.