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Female grabbed from behind and threatened with a broken glass bottle on Lee Point Road

Northern Territoy Police are calling for information in relation to a terrifying aggravated assault that occurred along Lee Point Road in Leanyer this morning.

Police appeal for information. Picture: Natasha Emeck
Police appeal for information. Picture: Natasha Emeck

Northern Territoy Police are calling for information in relation to a terrifying aggravated assault that occurred along Lee Point Road in Leanyer this morning.

Police said that at around 8:40am they received reports of a male allegedly restraining a female from behind while he threatened her with a broken glass bottle.

The victim screamed and the male fled the scene on foot before police arrival.

It is alleged he ran across Lee Point Road toward Canaris Street in Wanguri.

Police said their investigations remain ongoing.

They have asked for anyone with information in relation to this incident, particularly anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time, is urged to contact police on 131 444.

You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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