Officers investigating a report of a sexual assault in Sunderland have released an image of a man they would like to trace.

Northumbria Police received a report that between 4am and 4.30am on Saturday, June 15, a man approached a woman outside the Cooper Rose pub, on Albion Place in the city centre.

A spokesperson for the force said: "It was reported that the man exposed himself and sexually assaulted the victim before leaving the scene.

"An investigation has been launched and officers have today (Wednesday) released an image of a man who they would like to speak to.

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"He was in the area at the time and officers believe he may have information which could assist in their enquiries."

The man, or anyone who recognises them, is asked to contact Northumbria Police by sending a DM on social media, using the live chat on the Force website or by clicking here.

Anyone with information is asked to quote crime reference number 069635N/24.(Image: Northumbria Police)