POLICE are seeking public assistance following an attempted sexual assault in Noble Park in the early hours of Saturday 9 June.
Investigators have been told a 51-year-old woman was walking south along Bloomfield Road between 1am and 2am when a man pushed her to the ground on to her back.
He then allegedly straddled her and began to attempt to sexually assault her.
The attacker then became distracted by an approaching car and the woman managed to flee.
He was last seen running south along Bloomfield Road and then west into Wachter Reserve.
The Dandenong Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team has released an image of a man who police believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man is described to be Caucasian, in his late twenties to early thirties, 173cm-178cm tall, medium build with fair complexion and dark straight hair just above shoulder length.
He was wearing long pants and a long-sleeved top.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
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