Friday, 27 October 2017 - 4:01pm |
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Police appeal for information following sexual assault

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Hawke¡¯s Bay Police investigating a sexual assault on Monday afternoon in Ahuriri, Bluff Hill are appealing to the community for assistance.

On Monday 23 October, at approximately 4.30pm, a woman was approached from behind and assaulted around the Shakespeare Road area.

While the victim was not harmed in the incident, this was a distressing incident and Police are providing support to her.

The alleged offender is described as a Caucasian man in his 20¡¯s, of lean build with sandy blonde, medium length hair and was said to be wearing light coloured shorts and a dark coloured hoodie.

Anyone who was in the area on Monday afternoon and may have seen a person matching this description, or has any other information which may help identify the alleged offender, is asked to call Hawke¡¯s Bay Police on 06 831 0700 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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Issued by Police Media Centre