POLICE are investigating a violent assault on an 18-year-old woman in Brookfield.
She was walking along a footpath in a reserve in Clarks Road, Brookfield, about 11.20pm on February 1 when she was attacked from behind.
A man threw her to the ground then punched and kneed her.
Melton Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Jenks said she suffered bruising and scratches.
He said police were looking for a Caucasian aged about 30, who was wearing a dark hooded jumper. He was of slim build and was missing teeth.
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