Assault investigation, Mighell
Police are investigating after a woman was grabbed by a man in Mighell this morning.
Around 5.40am, a 36-year-old woman was exercising along a running track on River Avenue when a man wearing a dark-hooded jumper and a face mask attempted to drag her into nearby bushland.
The woman managed to fight off the man before attracting the attention of a passing driver.
She attended Innisfail police station shortly after to report the incident.
Police are conducting door knocks in the area today.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information which may assist police in their investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
