Shoal Bay: Police lodge public appeal for information over alleged sexual assault

NSW Police are appealing for help over an alleged sexual assault in the state’s north as investigations continue. Here’s what we know.

Police have launched an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman in the state’s north. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

Police have issued a public appeal for help over an alleged sexual assault of a woman in the state’s north.

Police allege at 2am Sunday morning, a woman was walking along Shoal Bay Rd near Government Rd when she was sexually assaulted.

She was able to flee the scene, heading to a hospital and alerting emergency services before police were informed.

Local detectives have launched an investigation under Strike Force Bundanoon, assisted by the

State Crime Command’s Sex Crim Squad.

Police have released the description of a man who they believe may be able to assist.

The alleged incident happened along Shoal Bay Road near Government Road. Picture: Google Maps

The man is described as being about 50-years-old, between 180cm-185cm in height, with a tall and chubby build, and wearing a grey hoodie with black pants.

Police are urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the alleged incident, or has dashcam footage, to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.