More CCTV released after attempted sexual assault in inner west

Police have released more CCTV footage as they continue their investigations into an attempted sexual assault in Sydney’s inner west earlier this month. See the footage.

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Police have released more CCTV footage as they continue their investigations into an attempted sexual assault in Sydney’s inner west earlier this month.

A 27-year-old woman was standing on the corner of Terminus Street in Petersham about 1.30am on Thursday, April 4 when she was approached by a man.

Police have been told he forced himself onto the woman and attempted to sexually assault her.

He then followed her when she pushed him away and walked down Crystal Lane West.

Still images of a man police want to speak to after a woman was indecently assaulted in Petersham

The man pushed the woman to the ground and indecently assaulted her before running away.

Officers from Inner West Police Area Command attended the scene and commenced an investigation.

Detectives have released additional images of a man they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.

He is described as being of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance with an olive complexion, aged between 20 and 30 with a slim build, and a cropped beard.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

He wore a black polo shirt with a red collar, red vertical stripes on the sides, and a crest on the right breast, as well as cuffed tracksuit pants, a backwards dark trucker hat, and bright red New Balance joggers with a white ‘N’ on the sides.

Investigators are urging anyone with information that may assist inquiries to come forward immediately.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go online.