Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted by a man unknown to her while walking along Brookfield Road in Brisbane’s west on Thursday morning.
Detectives from the Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the incident, which occurred on the morning of 20 August.
Initial investigations indicate the woman was walking along Brookfield Road, approaching the Brookfield Road bridge, at about 6.33am when she was stopped by the man and assaulted.
Police said the man, who was described as wearing black shorts and a black jumper, fled the area on foot following the assault.
As part of the investigation, police searched the area around the bridge, including dense bushland and a gully beneath the bridge.
Detectives and specialist police were also deployed to the Brookfield area. Police said the matter was being treated as an isolated incident, with local general duties officers conducting increased patrols to ensure community safety.
The incident is being treated as isolated as police continue their investigation.
Police Appeal for Dashcam Footage
Investigators are asking anyone who was driving or walking along Brookfield Road between 5.45am and 6.45am on 20 August, Thursday to come forward.
In particular, police are seeking anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area during that period. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can contact Policelink.
Investigations are continuing.
FROM QUEENSLAND POLICE
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444.
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
Quote this reference number for this case: QP2601619252
Published 20-August-2026
