Disturbing footage obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) by Channel 7 News, has captured the moment a young woman is attacked in broad daylight, as she walks through a University of Sydney carpark.
The victim is stalked by the unidentified male before he is seen to cover her mouth with his hand and force her between two parked cars, where it is alleged he attempted to sexual assault her.
The young woman then “yelled at the top of her lungs for help” and managed to struggle free of her attacker’s grip, according to a police report.
WATCH: The shocking sex-attack was captured on CCTV footage. Post continues after video…
Additionally, police notes obtained by Channel 7 News describe the footage as having captured an “excellent shot of the [Person of Interest’s] face, suitable for identification…. It would have a strong appeal to television news networks.”
Footage of the brazen sex-attack, which took place 2014, has only now been released by NSW Police. Channel 7 News was eventually able to obtain the footage through FOI, despite attempts made by the University to obstruct the release of the footage.
“This man has not been caught. He poses a direct risk to the public. One would think that the university would do everything in their power to help apprehend him,” Channel 7’s FOI editor told News.com.au.
“We’re hoping that with the release of this footage someone may come forward with more information on this incident.”
The alleged attacker was unable to be identified when police arrived at the scene and is still yet to be apprehended.
Speaking with News.com.au, Katie Thorburn, who is the current Co-Women’s Officer at the prestigious university, adds that she was “appalled” by how “opaque” the university had been.
“It sends the message that Sydney University cares more about their reputation than having a woman receive justice [following] a despicable act.”
Students at the university are now taking action to bring awareness to the problem of sexual assault in the university community. They have launched a peer-led sexual assault ‘Survivor Network’ and have carried out a series of events during Orientation Week.
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