Police seek witnesses: attempted assault, Gulliver

Townsville detectives are appealing for information followed the attempted assault of a girl in Gulliver on Tuesday, July 16.

Preliminary investigations indicate the girl was walking along Hugh Street, between Desailly Street and Fulham Road, just after 3pm when she was approached by a male believed to be in his teens.

The male led the girl into nearby bushes before shoving her to the ground. He grabbed at her however she managed to break free and flee.

The male is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his mid-teens and was last seen wearing a red jumper and riding a black mountain bike.

The girl was not physically injured during the attempted assault.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious around Hugh Street in Gulliver on July 16.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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