Milton sex attack investigated

Balclutha police are investigating an alleged sexual attack on a woman in Milton.

Detective Sergeant Kate Bartlett, of Balclutha, said a woman was walking home from a friend's address about 4.30am on Sunday when she was sexually assaulted by a man who approached her from behind, near St Mary's School, in Dryden St.

The woman was unable to obtain a description of the man.

Balclutha police want to hear from anyone who may have been in the Spencer and Dryden Sts area of Milton between 4am and 5.30am on Sunday.

Information could be phoned to the Balclutha police (418-0203) or anonymously on Crimestoppers (0800-555-111).