'I screamed out': Sleeping woman sexually assaulted by intruder
Police are searching for an offender who broke into a Brisbane home and sexually assaulted a woman while she was sleeping.
The victim was asleep in her bed and was woken by the intruder who ran off when she began screaming.
“I was asleep on my side and I felt someone essentially brushing up against me and I realised that someone was in my room and I screamed out straight away for my son,” the victim said about the terrifying attack.
The brave victim of the terrifying attack has spoke out about her ordeal. Source: 7 News
Police are searching for the man who sexually assaulted a 55-year-old woman while she slept. Source Google Maps
According to Queensland Police the man entered the residence at around 1.15am on Thursday morning and then entered the bedroom where the 55-year-old woman was sleeping.
The man then touched the woman “inappropriately” causing her to wake, police said earlier on Thursday.
“It’s an older type security door. It’s probably not in pristine condition because it’s an older door and I think now would be a good time to replace it,” the victim continued.
Following the attack the man then fled the scene on foot.
A car was later heard speeding away from the scene.
According to police the 55-year-old woman wasn’t physically injured during the assault.
The victim's sons heard their mother's screams and disturbed the attack before he fled the scene. Source: 7 News
The incident occurred in the south western suburb of Doolandella. Source: 7 News
The man has been described as Caucasian in appearance, around 40 years old with blonde hair, weathered features. He was also dressed in a blue shirt.
Detectives have spent the morning door knocking homes in the area and forensic officers are examining items they believe the man has dropped.
Police have labelled the shocking incident as a 'random attack'.
They have also issued an appeal to the public for anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Investigations into the assault are continuing.
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