Monday 24 August 2020

Police Searching for Man Involved in Alleged Indecent Assault of Woman At Newcastle Hotel

BY ISABEL EVERETT

As part of inquiries, police have since identified and spoken to a man.

Investigations are continuing, anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forward.

Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.


Earlier: 

Police are appealing for public assistance as part of investigation into an alleged indecent assault in Newcastle hotel in 2019.

On November Saturday 23rd a 34-year-old woman was reportedly at a hotel with friends at the intersection of Watt and Scott Streets, Newcastle, when an unknown male approached her and touched her inappropriately.

The woman left shortly after and notified police.

As a part of their inquiries, investigators have released a CCTV image of a man that may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance with blond hair.

Newcastle City PD Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Scott Parker, said on that weekend in November, tens of thousands of visitors were in town for a major sporting event.

“There were thousands of people here during the Newcastle 500 weekend, all visiting our popular pubs and clubs in the Newcastle CBD.

“We believe there are several people who may have been visiting the Newcastle area that weekend that can assist us with our investigation.

“Anyone who was at that venue on Saturday 23 November, please cast your mind back and see if you have any information which may assist Newcastle detectives,” Det Ch Insp Parker said.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au