Police have released an image of a man following an alleged sexual assault and a separate physical assault within 90 minutes of each other in Middlesbrough.

Officers would like to speak to the man in connection with two incidents in Middlesbrough on Friday, February 24.

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A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The sexual assault took place between 3am and 4am, when a woman was walking along Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough.

"A man kissed her on the face and neck and also touched her without her consent.

"The assault happened between 4am and 4.20am, which involved a male victim being punched and kicked to the head by a man on Zetland Road.

"The victim was taken to James Cook University Hospital with concussion and a fractured cheek bone.

Police would like to speak to the man in the images as he may be able to assist officers with ongoing enquiries."

 

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Anyone who witnessed the incidents or anyone who recognises the man shown in the image is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference numbers 036007 or 036109.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/IdlrK or by phone on 0800 555 111.