Hamilton Police are investigating a
serious, sexually motivated assault in the grounds of
Waikato University this morning. The 20 year old female
victim was confronted and assaulted by a male in the
University grounds around the Maths and Sciences faculty at
about 8.30am. She has been punched and dragged into a
secluded area where the assault has continued.
The
offender has fled after she resisted vigorously and screamed
whilst the assault took place. The offender is described
as Dark skinned Male aged in his 20s about 160 - 170cm tall
5"6" to 5"9" medium build, shoulder length black hair off
his face.
His clothing is described as being dark trousers
and shoes and a white long sleeve sweat top with two
distinctive black lines down the full length of the
sleeves. If anyone saw a person matching this description
or has any information they are asked to call the Hamilton
Police or Crimestoppers (0800 555
111)
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