Police investigate Kooyong attempted sexual assault

Bayside Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are appealing for witnesses following an attempted sexual assault in Kooyong on 14 July.

Investigators have been told the two, a 67-year-old Toorak woman and a 39-year-old Glen Iris woman, were walking along Gardiners Creek with dogs near a reserve off Glenferrie Road around 11.30am.

An unknown male jumped out of a bush and put his arms around one of the women, but she managed to push him away.

He then tried to pull the other woman toward him, and she also managed to push him away.

The victims were walking eight dogs at the time; the dogs then chased the male into a nearby tunnel under the Monash Freeway even managing to tear off a piece of his clothing.

The man is perceived to be of African appearance wearing black tracksuit pants, white socks, slides, black and grey hooded top and was wearing a black face covering.

He was also carrying a large bright blue backpack.

Detectives have released a facial composite of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist police in identifying the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Belinda Batty

Media Unit

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