"Between 1pm and 1:15pm, a male and female were involved at two locations, outside a bank in Orient Street, Batemans Bay and on the Mura Mia Walkaway (foreshore walkway)," an officer said.

"Police are appealing for information from the community, who may have witnessed the incident, to contact Batemans Bay Police on 44720099.

"We are in particular wanting to hear from a person, dressed in 'fluro tradies' clothing, who may have rendered assistance.

"Police are asking anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/. Alternatively please call your local police station. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages."