Woman sexually assaulted on Melbourne walking track shaken from 'opportunistic' attack
A woman who was sexually assaulted on a walking track in Melbourne's north last week is "really shaken" and has had her "feelings of safety greatly impacted".
The 37-year-old woman was walking along a Broadmeadows track between Seabrook Reserve and Railway Crescent when she crossed paths with a man about 7.55pm Friday.
Detective Inspector Juliann Goldrick from the Sexual Crimes Squad said the victim was walking west when an unknown man stared at her making her feel uncomfortable.
The woman was assaulted on a walking track in Broadmeadows. Nine
A short time later the same man grabbed the woman in a "bear hug" and sexually assaulted her.
The woman, who regularly walks in the area, managed to scream and fight him off before calling triple zero.
Detective Inspector Goldrick described the attack as opportunistic and the impact it has had on the woman "unfair".
"No matter what time of day it is, people have the right to walk safely - day or night," she said.
Investigators have released a digital face image of the man they believe could be the offender.
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A digital image of a man police believe may have sexually assaulted a woman in Melbourne last week. Supplied
The man is perceived to be aged in his 20s, Caucasian in appearance, about 178cm tall with a muscular build and broad shoulders.
At the time he was wearing a grey hooded jumper and white shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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