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Man on the run following alleged Palmerston assault

August 29, 2025 7:31 am in by
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Calls for information from the public following an alleged assault in Palmerston.

Police were called to Gray just before 2am yesterday morning (August 28), after reports a woman had been indecently assaulted by a stranger.

It’s further alleged the man was armed with a pair of scissors and forced the victim into an abandoned car near Wright Crescent, refusing to let her out while he assaulted her.

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It’s reported the alleged offender fled the scene a short time later.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 131 444.

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