IMAGE RELEASED AS SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Police have released a COMFIT image of a man, as they continue to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a young girl near Port Stephens more than two years ago.
Investigators were informed that a girl – then aged 11 – was at Dutchmans Beach Reserve when she was approached by an unknown man, before being taken to nearby bushes and sexually assaulted.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 11am and late afternoon on January 27, 2019.
The man depicted in the COMFIT image is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his 60s or 70s, with an olive complexion, grey hair and a moustache.
He is believed to have been wearing a black T-shirt at the time of the alleged assault.
Anyone who has information about the incident is urged to come forward immediately.



