Detectives investigating the sexual assault of a woman at Glen Innes earlier this year have widened their search across New England, issuing a computer-generated image of a man with whom they would like to speak.
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The attack happened just before 11pm on Friday, January 17.
A 55-year-old woman was approached by a man while she was standing near her car on Hunter Street.
The man threatened her with a knife before sexually assaulting her.
Police have been told the man then stole items from her handbag before fleeing the scene.
The following morning the woman called emergency services and she was taken to Glen Innes Hospital for treatment.
Detectives from New England Local Area Command have been conducting extensive inquiries into the incident and have now broadened their search across New England in the hope of finding fresh information.
They have issued this COMFIT image of the man they believe can assist with inquiries.
He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late 20s, about 178cm tall and with a medium build. The man has shoulder-length brown hair and a goatee.
Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
