Police are appealing for information about an attack in south
Auckland, where a man wearing a Superman t-shirt violently
assaulted a 14-year-old girl.
Detective Senior Sergeant Albie Alexander said two
14-year-old girls were walking through Manukau's Totara Park
along the waterfall track around 8pm when they noticed a man
was following them.
Mr Alexander said the man then assaulted one of the girls,
while the other girl screamed for help.
"After the offender had violently assaulted the 14-year-old
girl, he stood up and threatened the females,'' he said.
Mr Alexander said the two girls ran away and found a couple
who were walking their dog, who then called police.
The offender is described as an Indian man, around 180cm tall
and of skinny build, in his late 20 or early 30s, with a
moustache and short spiky hair.
He was wearing a blue Superman t-shirt, and black and white
checkered shorts.
Police have spoken to four witnesses and have examined the
scene. They have also taken note of the registrations of all
vehicles in the area last night.
"We want members of the community who use the park to be
vigilant. It is important that people don't walk alone.
Police will be proactively patrolling this area to help
ensure safety,'' Mr Alexander said.
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