Woman subjected to sexual offence in Monkgate, York

Officers have issued a photographed of a man they want to speak to after the incident in Monkgate at 4.30am on Saturday, May 9.

North Yorkshire Police said the woman was walking home from the city centre when “an unknown man approached her and started walking with her”.

“He said he was a student and appeared friendly, so they chatted,” a force spokesperson said. “The suspect started to persist in walking the victim back to her home address, put his arms around her, and rubbed his hands on her.

“The victim told him to stop and if he didn’t, she would shout out. The suspect eventually turned around and walked away.”

North Yorkshire Police on Monday (June 29) issued the photograph, saying the man pictured on CCTV “may have important information that could assist the investigation”.

The force’s spokesperson urged anyone who recognises the man to get in touch.

“Please email megan.elliott@northyorkshire.police.uk if you recognise him, or have any information that could help,” they said.

“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 316 Elliott, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

“Please quote reference 12260090909 when passing on information.”