Investigation into assault of teen girl

Image: Victoria Police

By Alesha Capone

Police have released a digital facial composite of a man as part of their investigation into the assault of a teenage girl in Werribee, which occurred earlier this year.

Investigators have been told the 14-year-old girl was walking in the vicinity of Presidents Park when a man assaulted her around 4pm on January 31.

She broke away from the man and managed to return home a short time later and alert police.

Police conducted patrols of the area, however were unable to locate the man.

He is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early twenties, about 168cm tall, and was wearing a black hooded-top black tracksuit pants and a black face covering with red and orange flames.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.