Police seeking information on Peekskill attempted murder

A man was arrested and charged Tuesday with assaulting a 56-year-old woman in Peekskill

Peekskill police Lt. Adam Renwick said officers responded to the scene of a reported assault at an apartment on 900 South Street around 3:10 p.m. Tuesday. Renwick said a 56-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.

The suspect, Haseem Jenkins, 31, was on the scene of the assault and was charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.

Renwick said the incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Peekskill Police Detective Division at 914-737-8000 or email arenwick@peekskillpolice.com. Anonymous tips can also be made on the City of Peekskill website.

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Peekskill NY attempted murder: Police seeking information