DETECTIVES investigating a serious sexual assault have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak with.

The alleged incident is said to have occurred in Swindon during the early hours of Monday, September 14, however police believe the man they are seeking may be from Dorset.

DI Marj Macallum, of Wiltshire Police, said: “I appreciate this is a very short clip, but it is relatively clear – anybody that knows this man could recognise him from this footage. I would urge you to call police immediately.

“This was a very distressing experience for the victim and I cannot stress enough how important it is that members of the public who may have information that could help officers identify this man contact police.

"We all have a responsibility to help keep our community safe, and any piece of information, no matter how small, may be the key to our investigation."

Anyone with information should call Swindon CID on 101 in confidence, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.