A second young woman allegedly assaulted at Tasmania’s Falls Festival

ANOTHER young woman has allegedly been attacked as police investigate the sexual assault of a 19-year-old in the mosh pit.

Falls Festival 2015.

A SECOND young woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted at the Falls Festival, a popular Australian summer music festival in Tasmania.

The woman was allegedly attacked in the camping area on Saturday evening. Police said the victim was given support after the assault but she did not want police to formally investigate.

It comes after a 19-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by a man during a set by The Jungle Giants at the Marion Bay musical festival on Friday night.

“The incident occurred in the mosh pit in front of the main stage at about 9.30pm,” Tasmanian Detective Constable Damien McVilly said of the first attack.

He said the woman was given assistance on the night and Bellerive CIB was investigating.

Police and event organisers condemned the behaviour and urged anyone in the mosh pit to stay with friends. Anyone who becomes isolated or feels unsafe is urged to seek help from the nearest police officer or event security personnel.

Police want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, in particular two females who helped the victim leave the mosh pit after the alleged assault.

“Although the mosh pit is itself designed for close contact, any form of touching without the other person’s consent is not OK,” Constable McVilly said.

“Furthermore we want patrons to feel safe and enjoy the event so we urge anyone witnessing this kind of behaviour to report it immediately.”

Information can be given to police officers at the festival or via the police assistance line, 131 444. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.

Originally published as A second young woman allegedly assaulted at Tasmania’s Falls Festival