An elderly woman has been assaulted in the backyard of her O’Connor home.
Police say that on Boxing Day a man allegedly entered the woman’s backyard and assaulted her, before jumping over the victim’s rear fence.
The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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 (6’) tall. He was wearing a maroon top.
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 call 1800 333000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.
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