A MAN has been indecently assaulted in Stokesley town centre.
The 24-year-old man had been outside the Queen’s Head pub on the High Street at 7.30pm on Sunday, December 1 when he was touched inappropriately.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace following the incident, who is described as possibly being of eastern Asian appearance.
PC Blair Taylor, from Stokesley Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “If you are the man caught on CCTV, I ask that you contact the police straight away as you may have vital information which could assist my investigation.”
“I am also keen to speak to anyone who either witnessed the assault taking place or can help to identify the man in the image and ask them to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone who can assist officers with this investigation should contact Stokesley police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Taylor Blair. Alternatively, information can be emailed to; taylor.blair@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 12130208411.
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