Detectives from Toowoomba Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man with attempted rape and stalking offences following an alleged incident on 31 March.
Around 11pm, a 30-year-old woman was walking in the Newtown area when she was allegedly followed by a man for several kilometres before he approached her from behind and struck her over the head with a rock.
The offender than allegedly attempted to assault the woman before he was interrupted by a nearby resident and fled the scene on foot.
The woman received injuries to her head and back and was transported to Toowoomba Hospital for treatment.
Following an extensive investigations officers located the offender in the Toowoomba CBD area yesterday, 26 April where he was arrested and taken into custody.
A 20-year-old Glenvale man has been charged with unlawful stalking and attempt to commit rape.
He is due to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court today, 27 April .
Anyone who has information to provide in relation to this investigation is urged to come forward directly to police or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
