Police have charged a man following an alleged sexual assault at Kirwan, on January 6.

At 6.45am the 39-year-old woman was walking her dog along the Blacks Weir Park walking track, when she was approached by a man on a bicycle.

The man allegedly made inappropriate comments towards the woman before pushing her to the ground and punching her in the face.

The woman freed herself and the man ran from the scene on foot.

The woman was treated for minor facial injuries.

An 18-year-old Douglas man was charged with one count of assault with intent to commit rape.

He is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on January 7.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.

If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.

There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.

For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.