Police seek CCTV after alleged campground assault left victim 'incredibly shaken'

Police are appealing for information following an alleged serious assault at a Balclutha campground which left the victim “incredibly shaken”.

Balclutha area response manager Senior Sergeant Robin Hutton said police attended a campground off Charlotte St following the incident at 2.25pm on Sunday.

Hutton said a scene guard was put in place overnight and a scene examination had since been completed.

“The victim was not physically injured, however, is incredibly shaken. We are offering the necessary support,” Hutton said.

Police inquiries into the circumstances of the incident remain ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information or CCTV footage from the Charlotte St area between Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, to come forward.

Information can be provided by calling 105 or online at 105.police.govt.nz, quoting file number 261101/7845.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Residents can expect a continued police presence in the area over the coming days as inquiries continue.