In June 2012 a twelve-year-old girl alighted from a tram in Ascot Vale and began walking home when a male of African appearance aged in his twenties walked up behind he and attempted to grab her on two separate occasions before assaulting her but she managed to escape after striking the assailant to the face.
If you have been the victim of a physical assault or sexual assault contact Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Services for free, prompt and professional assistance on 1800 000 055 or make an enquiry now at www.victimsofcrime.com.au