A WOMAN was reportedly raped and sexually assaulted by a man inside a city property.
The offence is said to have taken place on Union Street in Shieldfield, Newcastle, between 12.45am and 1.05am on February 1.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Following the report, officers launched a full investigation and a number of lines of enquiry have been carried out.
“Today officers have released an image of a man they would like to trace.
“He was in the area at the time the rape and sexual assault is reported to have taken place and officers believe he could assist them with their enquiries.”
The man, or anyone who knows who he is, is asked to contact Northumbria Police quoting crime reference number 012158R/25.
