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id: 1213c53fda
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 15:10 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 15:10 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Police arrest man over alleged attempted rape in Inwood

Authorities said Yahiness Holden, 33, was charged with attempting to rape an 84-year-old woman in her Inwood home. He was arrested Saturday near Kew Gardens.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Yahiness Holden](/new-york/wiki/yahiness-holden.md)

## Coverage

- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/homeless-man-arrested-attempted-rape/), 2026-11-08 15:10 EST: Homeless man with lengthy rap sheet arrested for attempting to rape 84-year-old Inwood woman

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