Dunedin woman fights off sex attacker
Dunedin woman fights off sex attacker
Mon, 22 Nov 2010
News: Dunedin Court Crime
Police have praised the efforts of a 24-year-old woman in fighting off an attacker in Dunedin early yesterday.
The woman told police she was followed when walking home along Stafford St about 2.45am before being accosted outside her home.
Detective Sergeant John Hedges said the woman had screamed for help while she kicked and scratched her attacker.
A male neighbour came to her aid, following the fleeing assailant down the street, but keeping a discreet distance.
This helped the police find the alleged offender within about 10 minutes.
Senior Sergeant Steve Aitken said the woman had received a minor head injury in the incident, but was coping "remarkably well".
• A 32-year-old man is expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court today charged with attempted sexual violation.
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