Police investigating alleged sexual assault of boy in Richmond

Police have released an image of a man after a 15-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted in Melbourne last month.

Police allege the incident happened at a playground in a park on Highett Street in Richmond, when the boy was approached by an unknown man around 7.30pm on March 27.

An unknown man allegedly struck up a conversation with the boy and sexually assaulted him, before leaving the scene.

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Victoria Police have released this image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Victoria Police Credit: Supplied

A picture has been released of a man who police believxjmtzywe may be able to help the investigation.

He between 25 and 35-years-old.

He was wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a dark-coloured T-shirt, light-coloured cargo shorts, dark-coloured sneakers and a distinctive silver-coloured watch.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.