MOONEE VALLEY: Unlawful assault on replacement bus


Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for assistance from the public following an unlawful assault on a bus,
Investigators have been told the victim, a 17-year-old girl, caught a replacement bus in Maribyrnong about 4.15pm on May 8.
As the bus was travelling towards Moonee Ponds it is alleged a man approached the girl, produced a silver pointed object and placed it in front of her chest.
Investigators have been told the victim and man got off the bus on Ascot Vale Rd but he did not approach the girl again.
The offender is perceived to be Middle Eastern in appearance, 40-50 years of age with a broad build, dark eyes and a strawberry blonde/brown scruffy beard.
He was wearing reading glasses with a thin gold frame.
Investigators have released a computer-generated image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquires.