Historical sexual assault in Yarraville

Westgate Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating a sexual assault in Yarraville in 2016.

Police have been told a 26-year-old woman was at a party at a house in Yarraville in September when the incident occurred.

It’s believed approximately 15 people were present at the gathering and were celebrating a north-east Victorian seniors football clubs, grand final win.

The party was not an official club sanctioned event.

The woman complained of feeling unwell after consuming a glass of orange juice and was escorted to a bedroom in the home.

The following morning, she woke with injuries consistent with a sexual assault and left the address immediately.

The sexual assault was reported to police in December 2018 and as part of the ongoing investigation, detectives are now hoping to speak to anyone that attended the party in September 2016.

Detectives believe those that were at the party will know who they are

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to www.crimstoppersvic.com.au.

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