Investigations have led police to believe 39-year-old Nicholas O’Donohue is a person of interest in this investigation. Mr O’Donohue was last known to be residing in Tennyson St, Elwood.
He was last seen driving a 95 blue Ford station wagon, registration NND 753 in Tennyson St Elwood about 2.30pm on Wednesday 13 October.
The alleged assault took place in the victim’s West Footscray home.
As a result of the vicious assault, the 33-year-old female sustained serious facial injuries and required hospitalisation.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nicholas O’Donohue or the Ford station wagon is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au