Search is underway for man who tried to drag a woman, 39, into an empty laneway during a frightening attack
- A hunt is underway to find a man who attempted to drag a woman into a lane
- The 39-year-old female victim was walking along a street in Melbourne's CBD
- Police released CCTV footage of a man in a white jumper they are looking for
- They believe he will be able to assist them with the ongoing investigation
A hunt is underway to find a man who attempted to drag a woman into an empty laneway.
A 39-year-old woman was walking along Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday morning when the frightening attack occurred, police said.
The woman was walking when the stranger grabbed her and tried to drag her toward Brights Place, officers said.
She was able to fight him off, but the offender is still at large.

A 39-year-old woman was walking along Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday morning when the frightening attack occurred, police said
Police released CCTV footage of a man in a white jumper who they believe could help with their investigation, 7News have reported.
He's seen wearing grey slacks and was clutching his mobile phone in CCTV images.
Anybody who recognises the man in the CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Police released CCTV footage of a man in a white jumper who they believe could help with their investigation
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