SENIOR police investigating the brutal gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Doonside say she was so traumatised by the event it took many hours to get a statement from her.

Superintendent Gary Merryweather said police were relying on the public to come forward with information about the attack and are hunting six men of African appearance who allegedly raped the girl on a pathway in the woody and dimly lit Bill Colbourne Reserve around 11pm on Saturday night.

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News_Image_File: The dimly lit bushland reserve where the attack took place. Photo: Bill Hearne

“Being of such a tender age she is traumatised to an extent that I can’t even describe at this stage,” supt Merryweather said.

“This act is quite an horrendous act on a young girl 14 years of age, unprovoked and it’s quite evidently got serious consequences for the young victim.”

Police have confirmed the girl was walking home from a friend’s place when the horrifying “30 minute” attack took place.

She “sought refuge” at the home of a family she knew in the area and raised the alarm.

Residents near the park have told The Daily Telegraph they did not hear any screams, however it is understood police have received information about “noises” coming from the area.

News_Image_File: Spotlight... Saturday night’s Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory game where a young girl was assaulted.

The attack came hours after the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at an A-League match on the Central Coast, again on Saturday night.

Central Coast police were reviewing CCTV footage in relation to the incident during the match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.

The girl was reportedly with a friend at the game when a man inappropriately touched her.

The alleged incident happened near the ground’s eastern exit gate about 7.35pm.

Gosford Chief Inspector Steve Kentwell said that the teen was “very upset” after the incident.

“We are reviewing CCTV, which may have captured it, to identify who the person is,” he said. “At this stage we are appealing to see if anyone saw the event.”

Police have described the alleged offender as of caucasian appearance with black or brown hair, about 178cm in height, of slim build and wearing a white T-shirt and long blue pants.

Those with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.