Further to Police's media release of earlier today, the man in the cowboy hat has come forward to Police and is helping with our enquiries.
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Police would still like to identify and speak with a female who comforted the victim on the corner of North Belt and James Street until family picked her up around 7.25 pm.
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We would also still like to hear from anybody who has any information about the assault or who saw the victim around North Belt between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
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Please call Canterbury Police on 03 363 7400 or Crimestoppers, anonymously if necessary, on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.