Woman attacked and kicked in head on Geraldton street, police seek attacker
A man followed, attacked and indecently assaulted a woman while she walked home in Geraldton on Saturday night.
Teahl Taylor, 29, was followed and attacked on Chapman Road in Geraldton after splitting from friends around 10pm on Saturday. A man who had spoken to her near public toilets at a local cafe began following her roughly 100 metres later.
When she noticed him close behind her, he hit her in the back of the head without warning. During the attack, she managed to break free and ran towards lights, jumping in front of a car.
The driver stopped to help and briefly searched for the attacker before taking her to hospital. Police describe the attacker as being in his 40s, approximately 180 centimetres tall, wearing dark clothing including a cap or hood.
Anyone who saw the incident or the suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
- Teahl Taylor, 29
- Victim's age
- Attack reported at about 1:15am on Sunday
- Police report time
Why it mattersThe attack highlights personal safety risks for people walking alone at night and gives the community details to help catch a dangerous offender.
AustraliaGeraldton residents should be alert for a man matching that description in the area, and the case underlines the importance of awareness when out late.
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