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New England Patriots player among 2 people who stopped sexual assault at Tempe park, police say

TEMPE, Ariz. - Police say two men, including an offensive lineman for the New England Patriots, prevented the sexual assault of a 71-year-old woman at a Tempe park.

The incident happened at Kiwanis Park on March 20. An investigation revealed that the victim was going on her daily walk through the park when the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kevin Caballero, shoved her to the ground and tried to take off her pants, police said.

Two bystanders intervened and stopped the attack, detaining Caballero until the police came.

On March 24, Tempe Police officials introduced the two bystanders during a news conference.