Police are hunting a man after a young woman was sexually assaulted on a Metro in North Tyneside. Officers investigating the report have released images of a man they would like to trace.
What happened
At around 6.45pm on Sunday, June 14, a man sat next to a woman on a Metro carriage travelling from Meadow Well Metro station. He then sexually assaulted her by touching and kissing her without her permission.
The victim, aged in her 20s, was left shaken and made a report to police. A number of lines of enquiry have been carried out since the report was first made, including a review of footage in the area.
Appeal for information
As part of the ongoing investigation, on Friday, officers released the images of a man they would like to speak to. A statement from Northumbria Police says: "He was believed to have been in the area at the time the incident has taken place and may be able to assist officers with their enquiries."
The man, or anyone who knows him, should send a direct message to Northumbria Police on social media or use live chat and report forms on the force's website. For those unable to make contact in these ways, call 101. Quote reference number: 26000376184.
