Police issue CCTV image as part of Weston sex assault probe

Officers believe the man may be able to assist them with their inquiry into the incident, which happened in the early hours of Tuesday, March 8.

The victim described her attacker as a man in his late 20s who spoke with a foreign accent, was approximately 5ft 4ins tall and had a green and black tattoo of ‘life goes on’ on the underside of one of his forearms.

At the time of the offence he wore a black jacket, black joggers and an Adidas cap with gold lettering on the front along with black trainers with white soles, an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said.

"The offender told his victim he’d previously lived in Scotland before moving to Weston-super-Mare and that at the time of the attack, he was working in a Bristol restaurant," they said.

"He also told her he was planning on moving to Reading."

Investigating officer, PC Oliver Clark, said: "Since the incident took place we’ve been carrying out a number of enquiries, including a number of forensic tests.

"The victim has been regularly updated on the investigation’s progress and has been provided with continual access to any specialist support she may need.

"We now need the public’s help to identify a man in a CCTV image we’re releasing as we think he may be able to help with our inquiry.

"The victim has also been able to provide a detailed description of the man who attacked her and so we’re hoping someone may also know who he is."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, giving the reference 5222057163.

Police are keen to trace this man (Image: Avon & Somerset Police)

Victims of rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent, can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7 365 days a year. Visit their website at www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk or call 0117 342 6999.

You can also visit www.thisisnotanexcuse.org for details of charities and organisations who are experts in supporting victims.