Police are investigating an assault in Central Park, Brooklyn at around 7:00pm this evening.
A woman was grabbed by a male and dragged into the bushes on the walkway between Ohiro Road and Brooklyn Road.
The victim managed to fight off the offender, who may have also been disturbed by a noise. The offender ran away on foot.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Central Park area this evening who may have information relevant to this investigation. Please call Wellington Central Police on (04) 381 2000 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
No further information is available at this time.
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Issued by Police Media Centre