Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Bath are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man (pictured).

The man pictured is white, of slim build, believed to be in his early 20s, with brown hair and he is shown wearing a dark tracksuit.

Officers believe he may be able to aid our investigation into the incident which happened in Union Terrace, Bath, at 1.20am last year.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “On October 12, the victim had been out in Bristol with a friend. She boarded a bus from Bristol to Bath city centre in the early hours of October 13.

“An unknown man approached the victim on his bike and tried to engage the victim in conversation.

“They travelled along Southgate and then across Churchill Bridge before arriving on Union Terrace, where the suspect sexually assaulted her before making off.

“The victim has been supported through specialist sexual assault services and officers have carried out a number of enquiries, including CCTV and forensic examinations and interviewing witnesses.

“We are now at a stage where we would like to identify and speak with the man pictured.”

If you recognise him, or have any recollection of the incident, please call us.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224269889, or complete our online appeals form.