Source: New Zealand Police –
Headline: Appeal for information following Papanui assault, Christchurch
Location:
Canterbury
Police are appealing for information after a 21 year old woman was assaulted as she was walking to work on Restell Street in Papanui this morning.
A man approached the woman on the footpath at around 6.19am and attempted to restrain her.
The woman received a minor injury to her hand and sought help from a nearby business.
She was wearing an orange fluorescent jacket at the time.
The man is described as in his late 20s to early 30s of solid build with dark hair and stubble.