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Officers investigating a report of sexual assault and rape in Newcastle have released an image of a man they would like to identify.
Police received a report that between 12.45am and 1.05am on Saturday, February 1, a woman was sexually assaulted and raped by a man on Union Street in Shieldfield.
The victim – who is aged 20 – continues to be supported by specially-trained officers.
Following the report, officers launched a full investigation and a number of lines of enquiry have been carried out.
Today (Monday), officers have released an image of a man they would like to trace.
He was in the area at the time the rape and sexual assault is reported to have taken place and officers believe he could assist them with their enquiries.
The man, or anyone who knows who he is, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, use the live chat function on the Force website or go to https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
For those unable to contact the Force via those ways, call 101.
Please quote crime reference number 012158R/25.
