Police: Christopher Martinez accused of raping woman at knifepoint in Bronx park
NEW YORK -- Police say they've arrested the man accused of raping a woman at knifepoint in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Nineteen-year-old Christopher Martinez has been charged in the Tuesday morning attack.
Investigators say Martinez pulled a knife on the victim and forced her into St. Mary's Park, where he raped her. Police say he also stole her debit card and made a $3 purchase at a bodega.
According to police, Martinez was initially arrested for other charges, including murder, robbery and burglary.
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