Sexual assault near Sydney train station POLICE say female commuters in Sydney's north should walk in well-lit areas at night after a young woman was sexually assaulted near a train station. The 19-year-old woman was walking home along a familiar route after getting off a train at Lindfield station when she was attacked about 10pm (AEST) on Wednesday. As she walked down a laneway, she was allegedly grabbed by a man, pushed against a wall and sexually assaulted. Police have identified a potential suspect, described as a 20-year-old Asian man, who was seen in the area at the time of the assault. Detective Acting Inspector Siobhan Munro has appealed for public help to identify the suspect. "This man was seen in the area at the time of the assault, and we believe he can help us with our enquiries," she told reporters. Police believe the attacker was in the area for some time before he grabbed the woman. Det Act Insp Munro said women should take extra precautions until the man was apprehended. "If you're on your own late at night, stay on streets that are well-lit and possibly tell someone where you're going," she said.