Woman assaulted in Bondi

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Sydney’s east yesterday, NSW Police say.

Around 11.45pm today, a 29-year-old woman was walking along Bondi Road, Bondi, when a man approached her and attempted to pull her into a nearby park.

The woman resisted the man and yelled for help.

Members of the public came to the woman’s aid and the man ran off.

Officers from Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command attended but were unable to locate the man.

Police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

The man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 160-165cm tall, and of a thin build. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded jumper, and shorts.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has any information about the incident, and has not yet spoken to the police, to contact Eastern Suburbs Police or Crime Stoppers.

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