Wellington Police investigating Newtown indecent assault

Wellington Police are investigating the indecent assault of a young woman on Hutchison Road in Newtown on Wednesday night (1 February 2012).

Acting Detective Sergeant Sam Mercer of the Wellington Crime Squad says the victim was walking on Hutchison Road around 10pm, by the bus stop adjacent to John Street, when she was approached by three men.

"The men made lewd remarks to her, before one of them assaulted her. Luckily, the victim was able to defend herself and run to safety."

Sam Mercer says the main offender is described as being olive skinned, with short spiky black hair and around six feet tall. He was wearing a baggy, dark grey hooded top. The other two men are described as wearing dark jeans and beanies.

"We believe the three men had been consuming alcohol, and may have been carrying some with them."

He says Police are interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area of Hutchison Rd between 9pm and 11pm on Wednesday night or who might have seen the men walking in the Newtown or Mt Cook areas.

Anyone with information should phone the Wellington Crime Squad on (04) 802 3606 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.