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<docID>338502</docID>
<postdate>2025-02-18 09:49:00</postdate>
<headline>Elderly woman assaulted in her backyard</headline>
<body><p><strong>An elderly woman has been assaulted in the backyard of her O'Connor home.</strong></p>
<p>Police say that on Boxing Day a man allegedly entered the womanâ€™s backyard and assaulted her, before jumping over the victimâ€™s rear fence.</p>
<p>The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.</p>
<p>The man is believed to be between 30-35 years of age and described as Caucasian in appearance, with a slim build and about 183cm (6â€™) tall. He was wearing a maroon top.</p>
<p><em>Anyone with information in relation to this incident or who may have noticed a man matching this description in the Oâ€™Connor area on Boxing Day to call 1800 333000 or via the <a href="https://act.crimestoppers.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crime Stoppers ACT website.</a></em></p>
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