DETECTIVES have released an e-fit of a man they are hunting for the rape of a woman who was attacked as she made her way home from a night out in Newcastle.

The attacker struck after the 21-year-old got out of a taxi and started walking towards a housing estate, near Union Hall Road, in the Lemington area of the city.

The incident happened between 11.30pm on Saturday, May 31 and 12.30am on Sunday, June 1.

The attacker is described as 6ft, stocky to fat build, in his 40s with dark messy hair. Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-214 6555.