39-year-old woman allegedly attacked by man at Black Weir Park in Townsville

Police are investigating what’s been branded an ‘abhorrent and disgusting attack’ after a woman escaped an alleged sexual assault attempt while walking her dog in a popular Townsville park.

Police have declared a crime scene at Black Weir Park in Townsville, after a woman was attacked in the early morning of January 6. Picture: Daneka Hill

Police are investigating what’s been branded an ‘abhorrent and disgusting attack’ after a woman escaped an alleged sexual assault attempt while walking her dog in a popular Townsville park.

Police declared a crime scene at Black Weir Park near Weir State School on Monday morning after reports of the attempted assault.

A Queensland Police spokesman said initial investigations suggest the 39-year-old woman was walking her dog at 6.45am on Monday morning when she was approached by a man on a bicycle.

The man allegedly pushed the woman to the ground and punched her in the face.

Police have declared a crime scene at Black Weir Park in Townsville, after a woman was attacked in the early morning of January 6. Picture: Daneka Hill

The woman was able to free herself and the man ran from the scene on foot.

Emergency services were called and the woman was treated at the scene for minor facial injuries.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage and are seeking witnesses or anyone with information to contact police.

Thuringowa MP Natalie Marr said her thoughts were with the victim, and the perpetrator of the alleged assault must be held accountable and deserved ‘nothing less than having the book thrown at them’.

“This is an abhorrent and disgusting attack, on someone who was going about their daily business and walking along the beautiful location that is the Riverway Precinct,” she said.

“Every person in this community has the right to feel safe, and the right to freely exercise without the fear of being attacked or subjected to such violence.”

“As someone who frequently uses this area, I am deeply disturbed by this attack and encourage anyone who may have been nearby around the time to present to the Queensland Police Service and provide any potentially relevant information.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Link on 131 444.

Originally published as 39-year-old woman allegedly attacked by man at Black Weir Park in Townsville