UPDATE Police release CCTV footage to identify light rail assault offender LOCATED

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Publish date: Wednesday, 8 February 2023, Publish time: 7:53am

UPDATE

The man we posted about earlier today has come forward to police and is assisting with enquiries. 

UPDATE ENDS 

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ACT Policing has released CCTV footage of an alleged assault at the Ipima Street Light Rail stop last month. 

About 11:30am on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, a woman was approached by an unknown man seeking the use of a mobile phone. A short time later, she was allegedly assaulted by the man. He then walked away, then assaulted her a second time.  

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm (5’7”) tall, with a solid build, short brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a white, short sleeved t-shirt, black track pants, and white shoes at the time of the assault.  

Anyone who can identify the man from the CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  

Please quote reference 7334622. 

Information can be provided anonymously. 

 

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au 

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