Northumbria Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace as they investigate a report of sexual assault in Newcastle.
Police received a report that a woman in her 20s was in Bier Keller, in the city centre’s Bigg Market, at 1am on Saturday, November 16, when she was approached by a man she did not know. The man then grabbed her face and licked her right cheek, and then put his hand up her skirt.
Enquiries have been ongoing since the report was first made and the woman continues to be supported by specially-trained officers.
Today (Friday), officers have released an image of a man they would like to identify.
He was in the area at the time the offence is reported to have taken place and it is believed he may be able to assist officers with their enquiries.
The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, use the live chat function on the Force website or go to https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.
For those unable to contact the Force via those ways, call 101. Please quote crime reference number 135834Q/24.
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