February 21st, 2023Detectives investigate Lal Lal assault, seek public assistance

Police are investigating an assault at Lal Lal near Ballarat earlier this month.

Investigators have been told a 29-year-old woman was running through a forested area near the Blast Furnace Picnic Area when she was approached by a man sometimes between 4-5.30pm on Saturday night, February 11.

The offender struck her in the head with a hand-made weapon, knocking her unconscious.

The victim woke to find the offender had fled, and reported the incident.

The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening facial injuries.

The male offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and was wearing black jeans, a cap and no shoes or shirt.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage or CCTV is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto Crime Stoppers website online.