Cross-dressing man sexually assaults another man in Dunedin

Cross-dressing man sexually assaults another man in Dunedin

Dunedin police are looking for a man who seriously attacked another man sexually while dressed as a woman.

The attack happened around 5:30am on Sunday morning following the All Blacks test match against Wales.

The offender was dressed as a woman and was carrying a jacket and a handbag. He is described as medium to athletic build and is believed to be Maori or Polynesian.

The attacker and the victim were walking from the Octagon along George St to where the attack took place - near the Captain Cook Hotel and the Rob Roy Dairy. Police are asking for help in identifying the attacker.

If you have any information on the sexual assault contact Dunedin Central Police on 03 471 4800 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police are also investigating a second violent assault which happened on the same morning. They believe it will not be long before an arrest is made.

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