Sexual Crimes Squad detectives have released CCTV of a man they are hoping to identify after a woman was sexually assaulted in Middle Park on Saturday 5 February, Victoria Police say.
Police have been told a 31-year-old woman was running along the foreshore on Beaconsfield Parade between Fraser Street and Langridge Street around 11pm to 11.30pm.
She was grabbed from behind by an unknown man and forced face down into the sand before she was sexually assaulted.
A man and a woman came to the victim’s aid along with two other men wearing white shirts.
The offender who is believed to be aged 20 to 30-years-old fled the scene.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, 178cm tall, medium build with light coloured eyes and light coloured hair and was carrying a large black bag.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone who has information about the incident or the man’s identity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
