Woman dragged into Tamatea park in Napier and assaulted

A woman walking her dog was dragged across a road by a passing motorist who tried to indecently assault her at a Tamatea's Anderson Park on Saturday night. Photo / Connull Lang

A woman walking her dog was dragged across a road by a passing motorist who tried to indecently assault her at a Napier park on Saturday night.

Police said a woman was approached by a man while walking her dog about 9.15pm on the York St, Tamatea, footpath, near the Westminster Avenue T-intersection and Anderson Park.

As she neared the intersection, the man is reported to have gotten out of a vehicle, pulled the woman across the road and attempted to indecently assault her in Anderson Park.

The man was about 1.75m tall and was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie, with the hood up, police said. Anyone who saw the incident or has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police.

As of Monday morning, police were still appealing any information and confirmed no arrests had been made.

A report can be made to police through 105 quoting file number 240128/3120.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.