Police are hunting for a man believed to have attacked a 15-year-old girl in western Bay of Plenty yesterday.
The victim, who had been dropped off by a school bus on Gulliver Rd in Paengaroa, fought the man off after he attacked her from behind. She then ran to safety.
The alleged assailant is described as an Indian man, aged around 20 years old, and of skinny build with short hair.
Detective sergeant Ryan Yardley of Te Puke Police says authorities would like to hear from anyone with information regarding the attack.
"The actions of the girl were brave and she is recovering with her family.
"This is a concerning incident and we are treating it seriously”.
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