Christchurch Woman Assaulted
Stanmore Road, Christchurch.
District: Canterbury
Christchurch Woman Assaulted
At approximately 2.00 am on Saturday 17 April 2010, a 31 year old female was walking on Stanmore Road when she was approached by a male.
This male pushed her into a reserve area on Stanmore Road near the Worcester Street intersection (in close proximity to the Linwood Community Arts Centre) and assaulted her.
A group of young males then approached to assist her and the male ran away.
The male is described as European around 40 to 45 years old of stocky build with a pot belly. He had short dark hair. He was wearing a black knee length jacket and blue jeans.
Police ask that if anyone has seen the man described above or any other activity in the Stanmore Road area at approximately 2.00am that they contact the Christchurch Central CIB and speak to Detective Sergeant Leairne DOW. Police would also like to speak to the males who provided the lady with assistance.
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