Woman attacked in Southbank apartment elevator

A GROUP of females are believed to be behind multiple assaults in a Southbank apartment building, with police calling for witnesses to help identify the group.

A GROUP of females are believed to be behind multiple assaults in Southbank with police calling for witnesses to identify the group.

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Police say a 24-year-old woman was alone in a lift in an apartment building on City Rd about 3.30am on New Year’s Day when a group females walked into the elevator and attacked her when she moved to exit at her floor.

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An image of a woman police would like to speak to after an alleged assault in Southbank.

A CCTV image of a woman police wish to speak to.

An image of women police wish to speak to.

More women the police wish to speak to.

She was taken to hospital for observation with bruising and a lump to her head.

Investigators believe the same group of females, perceived to be of African appearance, may also be behind a similar assault at the same location the morning after.

A woman police wish to speak to.

An image of a woman police wish to speak to.

An image of a woman police wish to speak with.

It’s believed two female victims were attacked by the youths about 2am, January 2 but they have not yet been identified.

Victoria Police have released CCTV images of a group of females that may be able to assist with their investigation and have urged the two female victims to come forward with details.

Anyone with any information regarding the incidents or the people involved are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au