POLICE have issued a detailed description of a man wanted for an indecent assault on a woman.

The 24-year-old victim was attacked near the Marks and Spencer store in Cumberland Street, Sunderland, early on Monday, May 6. Her assailant was described as 25, about 5ft 9in, of medium to large build, with dark hair, very short on the sides and slightly longer on top. He also had what police described as "a slight moustache". He was wearing a light blue, short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to ring 0191-454 7555, extension 66659.

ROAD DEATH: Police are appealing for information relating to a fatal road accident last week. John Hutchinson, 45, died after being struck by a car in Norton High Street, near Stockton, on Saturday. Mr Hutchinson, of Billingham Road, Norton, was taken to North Tees Hospital after he was involved in an accident with a Vauxhall Frontera at 5.55pm. Police want anyone who saw the incident to contact PC Pete Hammond on (01642) 301558.

ANCHOR MAN: A new Royal Navy recruiting officer has taken over the helm for the North-East. Lieutenant David Concarr has taken up the post following the retirement of Mike Breslin. For more information about Royal Navy recruitment, call 0845607 5555.

BRIDGE WORK: There will be three days of traffic restrictions to allow for bridge repairs at Haydon Bridge, on the A69 from Carlisle to Newcastle, starting today.

MOUNTAIN LECTURE: Mountaineer Stephen Venables will talk about his adventures in South Georgia at Darlington Arts Centre on Tuesday, November 12, at 8pm. Tickets are £8, or £6 for discounts, and National Geographical Society fellows £5. For tickets call (01325) 486555.

THEATRE WORKSHOPS: Kaos Theatre Company, which has worked around the world, will be running a week of young people's workshops at Darlington Arts Centre, starting on Monday. The workshop is available for 14 to 18-year-olds. The five-day workshop costs £20, and places can be booked by calling (01325) 486555.

CATHEDRAL CONCERT: The BBC Philharmonic will perform at Durham Cathedral for a radio broadcast. The orchestra will perform alongside the Durham University Choral Society and Durham Cathedral Consort of Singers on Tuesday, November 19, at 7.30pm. Tickets, from £8 to £18, with concessions available, can be bought from the cathedral box office on 0191-384 7641.