A WOMAN was allegedly sexually assaulted in the early hours as police release images of a man they are looking for.

The man reportedly approached the victim and led her to a secluded area just before 4am in Hyson Green, Nottinghamshire.

He then left the area and walked down Alfreton towards Nottingham city centre.

Police have urged anyone with information to make themselves known.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Police have released an image of a man they are looking to trace following a sexual assault in Hyson Green.

“The incident happened on Saturday 4 July near Alfreton Road just before 4am.

“The victim was approached by a man, unknown to her, before she was led into a secluded area.

“He then left the scene, walking down Alfreton Road in the direction of the city centre.

“Detectives have carried out extensive CCTV inquiries, forensics, and taken witness statements, but so far no one has been arrested in connection with this incident.

“They are now releasing an image of a man that could help them with their investigation and are calling on the public’s help to identify him.”

Detective Sergeant Jacqueline Sharpe, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have carried out multiple lines of inquiry since the incident was reported to us.

“As part of our investigation we would like to trace a man who could help us further our inquiries and are calling on the public’s help.

“Do you know the man in the image? Are you the man in the image? Please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”