Appeal over 2023 sexual assault in Bristol

Police have released this image of the man they want to question

Police in Bristol are turning to the public for help to solve a sexual assault that happened in the city in 2023.

A man committed the office by touching a woman inside a convenience store on Abbotsford Road in Cotham on 16 April at about 11.30 BST.

Avon and Somerset Police detectives have released an image from CCTV footage of a man they are looking for in connection with the investigation.

He is described as Asian, approximately 5ft 4ins, in his 30s or 40s, and of slim build. He had short dark hair, facial hair and was wearing a dark jacket.

A statement from the force said said: "A number of lines of enquiry have been pursued since this sexual assault occurred but we have now reached the stage where we need the public’s help for the investigation to progress further.

"We’d urge anyone who knows this man, or may have any other relevant information that could assist our inquiries, to please call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5223087757 or contact us online."