Woman lured by fake ride-share drivers in terrifying sexual assault

A woman picked up by fake ride-share drivers in Melbourne’s CBD has been sexually assaulted in a terrifying attack.

This man is understood to be a witness only, but police wish to speak with him, as they believe he spoke to the victim earlier that night.

Two men posing as ride-share drivers assaulted a woman after they lured her into their car.

The female victim was enjoying a night out with friends in the city on July 29 before she was approached by two men about 3.30am under Queens Bridge.

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The males told her they had a ride-share car and would take her home.

The victim was then driven in a silver Toyota Yaris to Albert Park where she was sexually assaulted.

Police are looking for a silver Toyota Yaris, similar to this one.

She managed to escape after punching one of the men in the face, before alerting police to the terrifying attack.

The men were described as aged between 25 and 35 and of Indian or subcontinental appearance.

Detectives hope someone recognises the car identified in CCTV.

They are also looking for a man police believe spoke with the victim earlier in the night.

He is believed to be a witness only and not involved in the attack.

Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at the website.

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