Appeal for information after woman assaulted - Coffs Harbour

Thursday, 09 May 2024 11:41:57 AM

Detectives are appealing for information following the serious assault of a woman at Coffs Harbour yesterday.

About 6am yesterday (Wednesday 8 May 2024), a woman was stopped on the Coffs Creek Walkway when she was struck from behind and assaulted, rendering her unconscious.

About 10.23am the same day, two members of the public stopped to assist the woman before calling an ambulance.

The woman, aged 45, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital for further treatment.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and have commenced inquiries into the incident.

As those inquiries continue, police urge anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area between 5.30am and 10.30am to come forward.

Police have increased taskings in the local area and urge anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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