Alice Springs woman still missing since Tuesday after being stabbed, assaulted and dragged away
Police are still concerned for the welfare of an Alice Springs woman who has not been seen since a vicious stabbing and assault on Tuesday morning. Read what happened.
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Police fear for the welfare of a woman who was violently stabbed and assaulted in Alice Springs early on Tuesday morning.
At around 10.45am on Tuesday, police received reports of blood on the pavement outside an office building on Bagot Street, The Gap.
NT Police have since released footage of the alleged offender, who they are actively seeking.
Police also confirmed they had still not located the victim, 36 hours after she was horrifically assaulted.
After reviewing CCTV, police identified that at 4.45am a man allegedly stabbed the woman with an unknown object, before physically assaulting her multiple times then dragged the victim towards Tuncks Rd.
The offender is described as being shirtless, wearing black shoes and a light-coloured hat.
The victim was wearing a light-coloured long-sleeved jumper, light-coloured pants and shoes, with her hair tied in a bun or ponytail.
Police particularly wish to speak to the drivers of multiple vehicles that drove Bagot Street and South Terrace at the time of the alleged assault.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500036419. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Originally published as Alice Springs woman still missing since Tuesday after being stabbed, assaulted and dragged away
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