Search for sexual assailant

Search for sexual assailant

Victoria Police are hunting for a man in his 20s, believed to be involved in a sexual assault in Prahran between 2.30am and 3am on Thursday, January 26.

Police have called for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.

It’s believed a 24-year-old South Yarra man was walking north along Balmoral St when an unknown male approached and pressed a sharp object into his back.

Police have been told the victim was forced into Portland Place, between Grosvenor and Cliff Sts, pushed against a fence and sexually assaulted.

The perpetrator was then disturbed by a car which shone its headlights on the scene, and ran north along Portland Place.

Police have released an image (pictured) of a man they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.

The offender has been described as being of medium build, between 175cm to 180cm, with short dark brown hair. He was wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts and had an earring or stud in his right ear.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

INFO: www.crimestoppers.com.au

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