Hamilton Police investigating the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a man in the City over the weekend are appealing for help from the public in locating the offender.
Detective Sergeant Andy Bu Bear of the Hamilton CIB said a police patrol in the west of the City came across the victim about 4am on Saturday.
"He came to their attention near the intersection of Norton and Riflerange Roads because of his distressed state, when the officers asked about his wellbeing the man said he had been sexually assaulted.
"The 25-year-old told the officers he had been walking along Avalon Dr from Baverstock Rd between 1.30-2.30am when he was grabbed from behind by a male as he crossed the Riflerange Rd intersection."
Mr Bu Bear said the victim spoke of being taken to a vacant section where he was subjected to a prolonged sexual assault before his attacker left him.
The victim remained in this area walking around disorientated until he was found by Police.
A concern for Police is the victim has not been able to give a description of his attacker for detectives to work on.
"The offender was not known to the victim."
Mr Bu Bear said Police would like to hear from any one who may have seen any males walking on Avalon Dr, Greenwood St, Lincoln Rd, Riflerange Rd and Railside Ave between 1:30 and 4:00 am Saturday morning.
Anyone with any information on what occurred is asked to contact Mr Bu Bear at the Hamilton Central Police on 07 858 6200.
Alternatively information can be left anonymously on the CrimeStopper crimeline on 0800 555111.
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