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Qld woman attacked during morning walk
A 66-year-old woman was dragged from a Townsville pathway and sexually assaulted while out for a walk on Wednesday morning.
September 30, 2020
A Queensland woman has been dragged into bushland and sexually assaulted while out for a morning walk.
The 66-year-old woman was walking on a pathway next to the Ross River in Townsville about 6am on Wednesday when she was grabbed by an unknown man.
“She was dragged into the bushland just off the walkway and sexually assaulted,” Senior Sergeant Scot Warrick told reporters.
“While not elderly, she is a vulnerable person of some age.”
The woman called triple-zero after the assault.
She suffered serious facial injuries and was taken to the Townsville University Hospital for treatment.
The man is described as having a large build.
“This is possibly an opportunistic (attack),” Snr Sgt Warrick said.
“We are taking this extremely seriously.”
Investigations continue.