Police appeal after Christchurch attack

Police are appealing to people in the New Brighton area of Christchurch after a young woman was attacked.

The woman, in her early twenties was walking through the Rawhiti Domain on Sunday night when a man pushed her into the bushes.

Detective Anita Paterson said the woman had recently seen the man on a bicycle.

She said the man wa described as in his late twenties, of medium to solid build and about 172cm tall.

"There were quite a few people around at the time. A couple had walked past the woman just before she was attacked and may have seen the man," Detective Paterson said.

Anyone who was in the Domain between 7 and 730pm or has any information is asked to contact Detective Paterson at the New Brighton police station on (03) 353 9111.

- NZHERALD STAFF