An investigation is underway following the sexual assault of a woman aged in her 80s near Maitland last night.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have been told the woman was walking in Brooklyn Park – between Kilkenny Circuit and Chelmsford Drive at Ashtonfield – about 7:20pm yesterday (Monday 17 November 2025) when she was knocked to the ground by a male who attempted to sexually assault the woman.
The male left the park, and the woman contacted a family member who alerted police.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment.
Local detectives – assisted by the State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad – have commenced inquiries into the incident under Strike Force Bosgar.
Police have released a description of a teenage boy they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being aged mid-to-late teens and having a dark complexion, wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts. He left the scene on a push scooter.
Anyone with information about the incident, or who may have been in the vicinity of Brooklyn Park between 7pm and 8pm who may have information, CCTV or dashcam vision to assist police, is urged to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
