Hunt for man after girl was sexually assaulted and a woman harassed

Police have released an image of a man they want to find after a girl was sexually assaulted in a park and a woman was sexually harassed.

The woman was harassed in Cliffe Castle Park in Keighley, West Yorkshire on Thursday, August 29, between 1pm and 3pm.

A girl was also sexually assaulted nearby in Devonshire Park on Friday, May 3. 

Police believe both incidents could be linked.

The description of the man involved in both is similar and is described as Asian or Eastern European, 6ft tall, of skinny build, aged around 19, with pale skin and dark hair, a moustache and a stubbly beard. 

During the latest attack, he was also described as wearing a black coat.

A force for West Yorkshire Police said: 'Police in Bradford are appealing for information to help identify a male they want to talk to in connection with two separate offences reported in the Keighley area.

'Officers have issued an image of a male they would like to speak to in connection with an offence of sexual harassment of an adult female which took place in Cliffe Castle Park on Thursday August 29 between 1pm and 3pm.

'They also want to speak to a man following a serious sexual assault on a young female which took place nearby in Devonshire Park on Friday May 3.'

Anyone who thinks they recognise the male is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or online. Quote reference 13240505231. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.