Indecent Assault in Wellington City

Police are investigating an indecent assault on a vulnerable young woman walking ahead of a group of friends that occurred at approximately 12.20am Saturday morning on King Street, Mount Cook, Wellington.

The offender has been described as Male Maori, 20-25 years old of medium height and solid build.  He was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, possibly with a zip and dark coloured pants.

Police are seeking any persons in the area between 12 and 1am that may have witnessed the incident or suspicious activity at that time and ask that any person with any information that may assist the investigation contact the Wellington Central Police Station on (04) 381 2000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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