Watch the moment a would-be assaulter is chased away by dogs

A man has been captured on camera running from a pack of eight dogs, after reportedly trying to sexually assault two women who were walking the dogs at the time.

Footage obtained by this masthead shows the man charging down a concrete overflow area on the banks of Gardiners Creek in Kooyong, with a number of dogs in hot pursuit.

Victoria Police have confirmed they are investigating an attempted sexual assault in the area around 11.30am on Tuesday.

They said detectives have been told the dogs chasing the man belonged to his intended victims.

Police said a man – whose identity remains unknown – jumped out of a bush and put his arms around one of the two women, before she managed to push him away.

The second woman also pushed him away when he subsequently came towards her.

“The victims’ dogs then chased the male into a nearby tunnel under the Monash Freeway,” officers said in a statement.

In the footage, a grey dog – one of the larger members of the pack – can be seen catching up to the man after a few dozen metres, appearing to make contact with his left leg.

The man can be heard yelling something angry in response before taking off with large strides towards the freeway underpass.

Police said the man they were looking for was wearing a black tracksuit, white socks, slides, a grey hooded top and carrying a large bright blue backpack – the same items as worn by the man shown in the video.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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