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Cops Arrest Man Suspected of Attempted Rape in Harlem

December 7, 2012 8:12am | Updated December 7, 2012 8:12am
Police have arrested and charged Twuan Darby, 37, with attempted rape, sexual abuse and burglary.
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HARLEM — Cops have arrested a man who they say tried to rape a 24-year-old woman inside a West Harlem apartment building early Saturday.

Police said Twuan Darby, 37, followed the victim into her building and tried to rape her on the steps about 12:20 a.m. The woman fought him off and escaped.

Darby, of the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, has been charged with attempted rape, sexual abuse and burglary.

He has a slew of prior convictions for assault and narcotics possession, police said.

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