Naked man grabs Nelson teenager

A naked man exposed himself to a Nelson teenager and attempted to assault her early yesterday.

Sergeant Ian Langridge said the 18-year-old victim had been walking home on Wakatu Drive when the offender startled her by appearing behind her wearing no clothes.

He made sexual suggestions and attempted to grab her by the arm.

The man was interrupted by a passing motorist and arrested as he attempted to flee about 5.30am, Mr Langridge said.

The victim was shaken but not injured.

She had chosen a route to walk home avoiding unlit pathways, which had proven the right choice as the motorist had interrupted the alleged assault, he said.

A 49-year-old man will appear in Nelson District Court today charged with indecent assault with intent to offend and indecent assault.

- NZPA