"Hamilton police seeking witnesses in early morning
attack"
Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Michael
Handley
Hamilton Police are appealing for the assistance
of the public in relation to an assault of a woman
yesterday, Saturday 21 July.
The woman was walking south
on Higgins Road, Frankton, near Ramsay Street between 4.30am
and 5.00am.
She was approached from behind on the footpath
and assaulted by a man.
The man forced her to the ground
before she fought him off and hit him in the head.
The man
ran away and was last seen heading north on Higgins Road
towards Killarney Road.
The man is described as medium
build and height, wearing all black.
He may have
lacerations or cuts on his head.
If anyone has information
on who this man could be, or if they witnessed or know about
this assault, they are encouraged to contact Constable
Richard Ely on 021 191 0208, or Hamilton Police on (07) 858
6200.
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