Newcastle: Police release image as probe into alleged indecent assault on Supercars weekend continues
Police have appealed for information in regards to an alleged indecent assault at the Great Northern Hotel in Newcastle during the Supercars weekend.
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Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an alleged indecent assault over the Newcastle 500 supercars event last year.
On Saturday, November 23, police have been told a 34-year-old woman was at the Great Northern Hotel with friends at the intersection of Watt and Scott streets, when an unknown male approached her and touched her inappropriately.
The woman left shortly after and notified police. Nobody has been arrested or charged.
Detectives from Newcastle City Police District commenced an investigation into the alleged incident.
As a part of their inquiries, investigators released a CCTV image of a man that may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He’s described as being of caucasian appearance with blond hair.
About 2pm on Monday NSW Police released a statement, which said: “As part of inquiries, police have since identified and spoken to a man.
“Investigations are continuing, anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forward.
Newcastle City PD Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Scott Parker, said on that weekend in November, tens of thousands of visitors were in town for a major sporting event.
“There were thousands of people here during the Newcastle 500 weekend, all visiting our popular pubs and clubs in the Newcastle CBD.
“We believe there are several people who may have been visiting the Newcastle area that weekend that can assist us with our investigation.
“Anyone who was at that venue on Saturday 23 November, please cast your mind back and see if you have any information which may assist Newcastle detectives,” Det Ch Insp Parker said.