Witnesses sought to alleged backyard Boxing Day assault

ACT Policing is looking for witnesses to an alleged Boxing Day assault. Photo: Michelle Kroll.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information after a man reportedly assaulted an elderly woman in the backyard of her O’Connor residence in December.

At about 5 am on Thursday, 26 December 2024, the man allegedly entered the woman’s backyard and assaulted her before jumping over the victim’s rear fence and leaving the area a short time later.

The woman was later taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The man is believed to be between 30 and 35 years of age and is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a slim build and approximately 183 cm (six foot) tall. He was also wearing a maroon top at the time of the incident.

Following a thorough investigation, police are now asking anyone with information in relation to this incident, or who may have noticed a man matching this description in the O’Connor area on Boxing Day, to come forward.

Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7935606. Information can be provided anonymously.