Dunedin police are appealing for information after a young woman was assaulted in the city early this morning.
A woman was approached from behind by a male and assaulted on Bath St in central Dunedin shortly after 1am.
The young woman was treated at Dunedin Hospital for minor injuries and then discharged.
In a statement, Police said they were wanting to speak with anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour or activity in the area around this time.
In particular, officers are wanting to speak to a male believed to have confronted the alleged offender and intervened in the assault.