POLICE have released two CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following two incidents of serious sexual assault, one of which is alleged to have occurred in Skipton.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The incidents took place in Leeds city centre and Skipton between 12pm and 4pm on Thursday, October 13 when a woman was sexually assaulted.

"Officers believe the man pictured will have information which could assist the investigation.

"The man is described as 6ft 2 – 6ft 3 in height with dark brown curly hair and was wearing a long-sleeved white shirt with a lion sequinned on it and light blue ripped jeans.

"He is believed to have links to Lancashire and Blackburn.

"If you can help identify the man or have any other information which could help the investigation, please call 101 and ask for Harrogate CID quoting ref: 12220182823."