Man arrested after woman sexually assaulted jogging in Melbourne park
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while jogging in a park in Melbourne's north.
The Coburg man was arrested in Carlton about 1.30am after detectives from the sexual crime squad investigated the attack.
He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
A manhunt was underway overnight. Supplied
The woman was running along the track. Supplied
The woman claims she was grabbed from behind while running along Merri Creek, Coburg, before being sexually assaulted late last night.
She was able to make her way to a food outlet nearby to raise the alarm and the offender fled.
The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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