Victoria

Woman sexually assaulted while waiting for an Uber car on Brunswick St, Fitzroy

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A woman has been sexually assaulted while waiting for an Uber car in Fitzroy.

Police have been told the 33-year-old was waiting for a car on Brunswick Street about 1.30am on January 9, when an unknown man approached the woman and sexually assaulted her.

The car arrived about 30 seconds later and the woman was able to get in and get away.

The offender, who was wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper, fled.

Police are appealing for help to catch the man.

He was described as being possibly Asian in appearance, 183cm tall, with broad shoulders and with black hair, and was wearing a light coloured T-shirt.

Anyone who has information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.