Man asks 18-year-old woman to help him buy dress before sexual assault at Chapel St Windsor cafe

A man with an Irish accent asked an 18-year-old woman to help him buy a dress, before changing into it and sexually assaulting her at a Chapel St cafe.

Police are hunting a man who asked a woman to help him buy a dress before sexually assaulting her on Chapel St in Melbourne’s inner east.

The man, described as being aged between 55 and 70, and with an Irish accent, approached an 18-year-old woman in a store on Chapel St between 3.30pm and 5pm on June 20.

It is believed the man asked the young woman to select a dress for him to wear before following her into other stores.

After purchasing a dress and changing into it, the man then led the victim into a cafe where he removed his underwear and attempted to kiss her.

Police release a picture of the man they hope can assist with their inquiries.

The woman left the cafe without any injuries.

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Before changing into the dress he was wearing a blue chequered shirt, a grey zip-up hoodie, black pants and a brown hat.