Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad have arrested a man this morning as part of their investigation into a report of a sexual assault in Middle Park last weekend.
Investigators have been told a woman was approached by a man on Acland Street in St Kilda about 8am on Saturday, 23 July.
It’s believed the pair had a short discussion where than man asked the woman for assistance.
He subsequently followed her and sexually assaulted her at a residential property in Middle Park.
The woman then contacted police shortly after the man left the property.
Detectives arrested a 35-year-old Eltham man in St Kilda this morning and he is currently assisting with enquiries.
Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Acland Street, St Kilda area on Saturday morning and may have seen the man.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
