18yo sexually assaulted in Hastings

The woman was forced into a vehicle and sexually assaulted. Photo / File

Hawkes Bay police are investigating a sexual assault on a young woman.

The 18-year-old was assaulted last Wednesday around 8.30pm at Flaxmere Park in Hastings.

She was forced into a silver Subaru by a Samoan or Pacific Island man.

Detective Sarah Williams is calling on anyone who may have seen anything, or was at the park when the incident occurred, to come forward.