POLICE investigating a serious sexual offence in the Bradford district have released an e-fit image of a male they would like to identify.

The non-recent incident happened in the Baildon area in October 2022.

It was initially investigated as an attempted kidnap, but information disclosed to officers recently has indicated that a serious sexual offence took place, police said. 

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police investigating a non-recent serious sexual offence in Bradford have released an e-fit image of a male they would like to identify.  

"The male is described as about 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build and is thought to be in his early twenties.  

"At the time of the offence, which occurred in the Baildon area in October 2022, he had a round face with black hair in what was described as a bowl cut and was wearing a black puffer-style jacket with a hood, thick black tracksuit bottoms and black shoes.

"The incident was initially reported and investigated as an attempted kidnap, but information disclosed to officers recently has indicated that a serious sexual offence took place.  

"Anyone who recognises the male in the image is asked to contact the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

"The crime reference is 13220576863.  

"Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online."