POLICE investigating a report of a sexual assault in Riddlesden released an image of a man they would like to identify.

The incident happened at around 4.40pm on Thursday March 21.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was walking along Scott Lane towards Dunkirk Rise, when she was approached from behind and touched under her skirt.

She is now being supported by specially trained officers at the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit.

"The suspect is described as white, about six feet tall and of slim to medium build.

"He was said to have a pale and pasty complexion and a mole or a freckle on the left hand side of his face.

"He was wearing a hooded top with a blue and white stripe."

Detective inspector Ian Cottrell, of the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit, said: “We treat all reports of sexual assaults seriously and are keen to speak with anyone who may be able to identify this male.”

People with information are asked to contact Bradford District Safeguarding Unit on 101, quoting crime reference 131901 47918 or use westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.