Police would like the public's assistance following an incident early this morning in Napier.
At about 6.15am a man threatened to assault a distressed woman, after he chased her into an address on Atherfold Crescent, Greenmeadows.
The man then left in his car after members of the public intervened.
Police believe the man and the victim are known to each other, and Police are concerned for her safety.
Police would like to hear from anyone who could help them identify and locate the man, or from anyone who remembers seeing a distressed woman in the Napier area this morning.