Hunt to locate men who allegedly sexually assaulted WA woman
Sex Assault Squad detectives are asking the public for information to help locate a group of men who allegedly assaulted a woman in Geraldton on Sunday evening.
WA Police said a woman — aged in her 30s – was in an area of bush along Ainsworth Street when she was sexually assaulted by a group of unknown men. The incident occurred between the hours of 8pm and 10.20pm on Sunday.
'The woman presented herself to Geraldton Hospital for medical treatment, and the incident was reported to police,' Police said in a statement.
It is believed the woman was followed while walking along North Coastal Highway by a black sedan – potentially a black Holden Commodore – she turned onto Phelps Street and Ainsworth Street, where the incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online via this link.
Dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage of the area between 8pm and 10.20pm can be uploaded directly to investigators here.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being sexually abused, please contact Police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.
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