Melbourne boy bites stranger on hand to escape
A seven-year-old boy was playing on swings at Kiah Reserve when he was attacked. (9NEWS) 9NEWS
A boy has escaped an encounter with a stranger in Melbourne's west by biting the man on the hand and running away.
Police say the seven-year-old was on a playground swing set in Hoppers Crossing about 3pm yesterday when a man approached from behind and started pushing him on the swings.
The man then pushed the boy to the ground, a scuffle ensued and the boy bit the man, police say.
The seven-year-old ran home and reported the incident to his parents.
Police have called for witnesses of the incident, which occurred in Maple Crescent.
The man is described as being tall and thin with light ginger or blond hair.
He was wearing a long sleeve blue top at the time of the incident and may have been carrying a yellow back pack.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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