Police arrest man after Footscray sexual assault

Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad have arrested a man in relation to a sexual assault in Footscray last Friday.

The 35-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested about 2pm today at a property on Flemington Road.

He will now be interviewed in relation to the incident.

Police yesterday issued a public appeal in relation to the whereabouts of the man following a sexual assault at a residential property in Footscray on 28 February.

The investigation remains ongoing and police are not searching for anyone else in relation to the incident at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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