Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to question over the brutal rape of a woman in a North Melbourne laneway.
The 23-year-old woman was walking along King Street at around 2:45am on Sunday when a man tried to strike up a conversation with her and hold her hand.
The woman has been revealed to be a new mother on her first night out since giving birth.
After the victim refused his advances, she was dragged into Browns Lane and sexually assaulted.
During the brutal attack, the woman was punched several times in the head, was knocked to the ground and kicked.
She was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious facial injuries.
The man also stole the victim's handbag, which is a large, black "Colette" branded bag with a detachable shoulder strap and silver studs on the bottom.
The man is described as being of middle-eastern appearance, of a medium build with short black cropped hair. He was wearing a black top, blue jeans and an open leather jacket.
He was last seen running south down Chetwynd Street.
Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
That's right Mrs. Champion. It now depends on the home owners if they would like to install cameras. Whether or not the discussions above are acceptable to them, at least there are information Melbourne CCTV
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