05 April, 2011

Self-defence in the News - No. 14

Girl, 12, fights off attacker by punching him in face

Girl, 12, fights off attacker by punching him in face

Adelaide, Australia

AdelaideNow April 04, 2011 11:04AM

A 12-YEAR-OLD girl has fought off an attacker by punching him in the face after he assaulted her in a Salisbury Park reserve.

The girl was walking alone through Jenkins Reserve at about 4.30pm yesterday when she was grabbed from behind by a man.

She managed to break free after punching the suspect in the face, and received only minor injuries.

The suspect is described by police as being age about 25, Caucasian, with a stocky build, about 175 cm tall with short black hair.

He was wearing blue jeans and a T-shirt.

Police ask anyone with information or that may have seen a man acting suspiciously near Jenkins Reserve to call BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au

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