A man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on a SEPTA train in Philadelphia last week, even as a number of witnesses failed to stop the incident or call police, authorities said.
The alleged rape occurred on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line last Wednesday night and was a"horrendous criminal act," SEPTA said in a statement. The public transit authority said other people on the train saw the incident and did not alert authorities."There were other people on the train who witnessed this horrific act, and it may have been stopped sooner if a rider called 911," SEPTA said.
"Read MoreThe Upper Darby Township Police took the lead on the case because they have a Special Victims Unit, he said.Sexual assault and harassment linked to long-term health problems for women, study saysThe suspect was identified as Fiston M. Ngoy, 35, who had preliminary arraignment last Thursday on charges of rape, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and more, according to court documents.
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