Police release CCTV of man after ‘serious sexual assault’ in park
Police investigating the ‘serious sexual assault’ of a woman in a park have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to.
The assault took place at Victoria Park, on Bath Street, Nottingham, at around 3am on Saturday December 21.
Nottinghamshire Police previously said they were looking to speak to a man and a woman ‘who are believed to have seen what happened’, and have released CCTV footage identifying the person of interest.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said: ‘Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in a park want to speak to this man.
‘The incident occurred in Victoria Park, Bath Street, Sneinton, around 3am on Saturday (21 December).
‘Specially-trained officers are supporting the victim as detectives continue to pursue a number of lines of inquiry.
‘Investigating officers are now in a position to release these images of a man they believe could have important information about what happened.’
Detective Sergeant Barry Haines, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘I’d like to thank members of the public who have already assisted our investigation into this serious incident.
‘Our inquiries are continuing and we now want to identify the man pictured.
‘We believe people who know this man will recognise him from these images.
‘I’d also urge him to contact us directly so we can take his account.’
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