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Police continue appeal for witnesses to Southland sex assault

January 3, 2022

Police are continuing their appeal for witnesses after the alleged sexual assault of a young woman in Southland on Saturday.

Investigators first appealed for witnesses to the Riverton incident on Sunday.

Now they want anyone who was travelling on foot or a push bike in the vicinity of Bates and John streets between 12.30-12.50am on Saturday, January 1 to come forward.

READ MORE: Police appeal for witnesses following Southland sex assault

The young woman had been walking home after attending a New Year’s Eve celebration when the alleged incident occurred, police earlier said.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact police on 105, quoting file number 220101/8606.

They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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