Here is a summary of the latest police news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

Suspect sought over Kingscote assault

Hills Fleurieu CIB detectives are investigating the assault of a woman at the front door of her Kangaroo Island home last week.

About 1am on Thursday 27 February, the victim, a woman aged in her 50s, answered a knock at her Kingscote front door and was assaulted by an unknown man.

The suspect had his face covered and it is believed he hit the woman with a large 'Dolphin' style torch.

The victim sustained head injuries and sought medical attention later that day in hospital.  She was subsequently flown to the Flinders Medical Centre for further treatment.  She had a front tooth knocked out and serious, but not life-threatening, head injuries.

The suspect is described as a young man, aged in his late teens to mid 20s, about 185cm tall, with a slim build.  He did not have a distinctive accent.  Nothing was identified as stolen from the home of the victim.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Police urge pedestrians and motorists to stay safe this long weekend

South Australia Police are reminding the community to remain responsible and alert behind the wheel for the remainder of the long weekend.

This year the Adelaide Cup forms part of the long weekend, and with festivities happening across Adelaide and the regions, there is bound to be plenty of activity both on and off our roads.

To deter road users from engaging in behaviours that contribute to fatal and serious injury crashes, police launched Operation Safe Long Weekend Adelaide Cup.

The four-day state-wide traffic operation has focused on speeding, seatbelts, mobile phone offences, drink and drug driving, and recidivist dangerous road users.

Superintendent Bob Gray, Officer in Charge of the Traffic Services Branch, wants people across the state to heed the expert safety warnings from police.

“Don’t waste your long weekend, or any weekend, by doing the wrong thing, because you risk losing your licence, money, or even your life,” he says. 

“There will be more vehicles on our roads and more pedestrians out and about than usual, so please be patient and alert wherever you are.

“And if you plan on drinking then make sure you plan your trip home in advance. Take public transport, have a sober driver, book a ride share – there are plenty of options, we just ask that you opt for a safe one that won’t put yourself or others in danger.”

Minister for Police Corey Wingard also hopes that South Australians will do the right thing in the coming days.

“We’re lucky to live in a city that has so many wonderful events on offer during this time of year, so we shouldn’t ruin the festivities by making a potentially deadly choice,” he says.

“Prioritise your own safety by remaining calm and patient when you’re behind the wheel, and in turn, this will help keep others safe.

“We’ve already lost too many lives on our roads this year, and the community should be standing together in solidarity to help make road safety a top priority.”

Operation Safe Long Weekend Adelaide Cup began at 12:01am on Friday 6 March and will end at 11.59pm on Monday 9 March.