Officers have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an incident in Stockton.

Cleveland Police say the man in the images may be able to help them with their inquiries following an incident where an 18-year-old woman was the victim of an attempted sexual assault.

The incident happened around 10pm on Sunday August 28, at Che Bar, on Stockton High Street.

The suspect is described as black male, aged 20-30 years old, of normal build but a bit chubby with dark hair which was saved to his head. He was wearing dark denim jeans, black trainers, a white T-shirt and a black jacket with a zip, which had a stripe running across the chest and arm in green, yellow and red.

The Northern Echo: The suspect is described as black male, aged 20-30 years oldThe suspect is described as black male, aged 20-30 years old (Image: Cleveland Police)

The suspect left the bar onto Stockton High Street before walking along Yarm Lane and in the direction of Trinity Gardens.

Anyone who may know the identity of the man in the images, or anyone who may have further information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 154056.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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