CCTV image released after report of serious sexual assault

Leicestershire Police were contacted by a woman who reported she had been sexually assaulted by a man in Needhams Walk at around 1.40 am on Saturday morning (5th November).

A full investigation is ongoing into the report and specialist officers are providing support to the woman.

Detectives are appealing for the man pictured to contact police as it is believed he will be able to help with enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Amanda Boswell said: “We are appealing to the man pictured, or anyone who recognises the man, to make contact with us as part of our enquiries.

“We are also appealing to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to get in touch. Please think back – were you in the area of Needhams Walk during the early hours of Saturday morning? Did you see or hear anything which caused you concern? Do you have any dashcam footage or CCTV footage from the area during the early hours of Saturday morning?”

If you have any information, you should report to police at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 73 of 5 November.