Assault witnesses wanted

Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted by an unknown male at Empire Bay on Friday, August 17.

The 12-year-old boy was approached by the male as he was walking home through bushland on Empire Bay Dr just after 3pm.

Police have been told the male grabbed the boy before assaulting him with a large stick.

The boy managed to push the offender away before he ran to his nearby home.

The male was seen leaving the area on a motorised pushbike.

Police were alerted and officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended the scene and commenced inquiries.

Local detectives are now seeking public assistance as they try to identify the offender.

He's described as being of caucasian appearance, aged in his mid to late teens, about 180cm tall, of heavy build and tanned skin.

He was wearing a blue t-shirt, white jeans, a bracelet on his right wrist and a motorcycle helmet.

The bike was described as a blue-framed pushbike with a red seat and a wooden number plate on its back.

It had a small engine installed on it.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may know the identity of the offender is urged to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 17 Aug 2012

NSW Police Media