UPDATED DESCRIPTION AND NEW IMAGE: CCTV appeal following sexual assault in York

Saturday, 8 April 2023 23:25

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV of a man they need to speak to in connection with a sexual assault in York.

The incident occurred in the Lower Friargate area of the city centre during the early hours of Sunday 26 February 2023.

Extensive enquiries are continuing into the incident and the victim is receiving specialist support. He is being kept up to date by the investigation team.

The man in the CCTV image is described as white with a large beard, light possibly strawberry blond hair - the hair appears thick and long and tied in a top knot/ponytail - and he was dressed in a long dark coat with a scarf, lighter trousers, and dark shoes.

If you can help to identify the man, please email alan.williams@northyorkshire.police.ukor call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Alan Williams (collar number 1587).

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or make an online report Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)

Please quote reference number 12230036065 when providing details.

North Yorkshire Police, Appeals

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