Assault on popular Porirua walking track prompts re-assurance patrols
The man wore a dark long sleeve top, dark-coloured track pants and a cap, police said.
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Wellington police will carry out re-assurance patrols, after the daylight assault of a female on a Porirua walking track.
Detective Sergeant Ben Evans said the assault happened about halfway up the stairs of the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track at about 3.30pm on Wednesday, 18 June.
"This is a deeply concerning incident and police are offering support to the victim, who is understandably shaken," he said.
"Police are following positive lines of enquiry, but are seeking the public's assistance to help locate the alleged offender.
"The man was wearing a dark-coloured long-sleeve top, dark-coloured track pants and a cap."
The Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track.
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WellingtonNZ
Police asked anyone who was in the area at the time or had footage of a person matching that description to contact them, via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250618/1395.
Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Sergeant Evans said Rangithui/Colonial Knob was a popular walking area and police understood this incident might cause some concern.
"Police will be conducting re-assurance patrols in the area in the coming days," he said.
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