Man sought in relation to alleged assault of multicultural activist

A screenshot of a man running away in a distinctive sweatshirt has been released by ACT Policing as they seek to identify a culprit in relation to the alleged assault of activist Diana Rahman in Civic on Sunday. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue ACT Policing, probing the attack, has sought public assistance in identifying the man whose face is not seen in the released images that was captured on CCTV close to the crime scene. Investigators are also keen to speak to any more witnesses to the incident.

Ms Rahman who is the deputy chair of the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum was allegedly attacked from behind by an identified male as she was walking with a friend along East Row in the city on Sunday evening. Ms Rahman, who wears a hijab, was allegedly struck on the head and body by the alleged attacker. The suspect then snatched the flagpole carrying the Lebanese and Palestinian flags she was carrying and threw it on the ground, along with her glasses and the ice cream she was holding.



Diana Rahman, inset, says she was attacked in Civic on Sunday, April 13, while police seek to identify a man seen in the area at the time of the alleged assault. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, supplied She was returning from the Palm Sunday refugee rally on Sunday when she was allegedly assaulted. READ MORE: Multicultural champion attacked in 'cowardly, racially motivated' assault Man charged after allegedly tying kangaroo behind car, dragging it How pet-share deal involving 'designer' dog, hypnotherapist ended in $20k stoush The community advocate said she was in "absolute shock" over the allegedly unprovoked attack.

A screenshot from a CCTV camera in Civic released by ACT Policing shows the suspect fleeing after the alleged attack on woman activist Diana Rahman on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Picture supplied ACT Policing said the suspected man has dark hair, dark skin and was wearing a distinctive red hoodie with white lettering on the back, red shorts and white socks with red shoes at the time of the incident. Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.

crimestoppers.com.au by quoting reference 8022456, police said.

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