Woman treated for injuries after allegedly sexually assaulted

A woman has sustained injuries to her face and legs after a man allegedly sexually assaulted her by the roadside.

Northern Territory Police are appealing for information after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Darwin overnight. Picture: Gera Kazakov generic NT Police NTPFES

Police are searching for a man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in Darwin overnight.

It is alleged that at about 9.30pm on Saturday, a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man in bushland along Lakeside Drive.

Police allege the woman was physically assaulted before the offender sexually assaulted her and fled the scene.

She was later found by a passer-by with injuries to her face and legs.

The alleged offender is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, around 40 years of age, a thin build, and dishevelled hair and beard.

He was wearing long pants and a dark navy or black-coloured top.

Police urge anyone with information or who has CCTV to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference number P25058851.