Woman sexually assaulted on Bundoora bound tram
A man has struck up a conversation with a woman before exposing himself during a brazen sexual assault in Melbourne’s north. Police have released footage of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
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A sexual predator has exposed himself to a woman during a brazen sexual assault on a Bundoora bound tram in Melbourne’s north.
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives say a Mill Park woman, 20, was on the route 86 tram heading from Plenty Rd, Preston to Bundoora when a man boarded at stop number 56 in Plenty Rd, Reservoir about 4pm on April 9.
The man struck up a conversation with the woman before he exposed himself and performed a lewd act.
The woman yelled at the man and approached the driver before the man left the tram at Plenty Rd, Bundoora.
Detectives have today released an image of a man they would like to speak with in relation to the incident.
Senior Constable Andrew Levey said police had an excellent record solving sexual offences on the public transport network due to CCTV cameras and information from the public.
“No one deserves to feel unsafe or uncomfortable when travelling on public transport,” Sen-Constable Levey said.
“This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and we will do all we can to hold the correct person accountable.
“We encourage everyone who sees, or is victim to, an offence to come forward.”
The man is described as caucasian, about 175cm tall and aged 20 to 25 years old. He has dark brown hair, a beard and a medium build.
He was wearing a dark long sleeve top, pink shorts, a light-coloured baseball cap and black and white shoes.
Anyone who might have been on the tram or who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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