Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to after a woman was approached in a Darlington Park and grabbed by the arm.

The incident happened in Stanhope Park at around 10.45pm on Tuesday, June 14 when the man grabbed a woman’s arm while she was walking.

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The woman managed to pull away and run back home unharmed but was shaken after the incident.

Described as white, in his early twenties and around 5ft and 10 inches tall of medium build, police have released an image of someone they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

He has dark brown curly hair, high cheekbones and narrow eyes, and was wearing a dark puffa jacket, dark hoody, light grey joggers and dark trainers.

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A spokesperson for Darlington Police said: “If you know him, or have any information on the incident, please email DC Chris Weighill at Christopher.Weighill@durham.police.uk”

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