By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
POLICE wish to speak with a man regarding an assault on a woman in Springvale in May, and have released images of the man in the hope that someone knows his whereabouts.
A man followed the woman from the Springvale train station to Lascelles Street about 3.15am on Saturday 14 May.
The offender approached the woman and demanded she perform sex acts on him in exchange for money but the woman refused.
The offender then chased the woman from Lascelles Street back down Springvale Road and physically assaulted her, causing facial injuries.
The woman ran to a nearby house where police were called and the offender fled.
Detectives from Transit Crime Investigation Unit have released this image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
The man is described as Middle Eastern in appearance and about 170cm tall with a medium build.
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
