Police issue image of would-be assaulter chased away by dogs
Victoria Police are searching for an unidentified man who allegedly attempted to sexually assault two women walking their dogs in Kooyong. The suspect fled after being chased by the victims' dogs and was captured on footage wearing a black tracksuit and carrying a blue backpack.
Why it matters
The incident underscores public safety concerns in urban recreational areas and the role of bystander or victim intervention in deterring criminal activity.
— 4:29pm , first published 11:44am
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Share A A A Police are hunting a man after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a 67-year-old woman and a 39-year-old woman while they were walking their dogs in Kooyong on Tuesday.
Footage obtained by this masthead shows the man running from a pack of eight dogs on the banks of Gardiners Creek, after he attempted to grab the two women at around 11.30am.
Victoria Police confirmed they are investigating an alleged sexual assault in the area and have urged any witnesses to come forward.
They said detectives have been told the dogs chasing the man belonged to his intended victims.
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