CCTV images have been released after a woman was sexually assaulted in Reading.

The victim was walking along Goldsmid Road at around 8pm on Sunday, July 22 when she was grabbed from behind by a man.

The man put his arm across her neck and shoulders before sexually assaulting her.

The man then fled the scene.

Officer in the case, Detective Constable Yong Chung of Force CID based at Reading Police Station, said: “I am appealing to the man in these images or anyone who knows him to contact police, as he may have vital information about the incident.

“Anyone with any details about the incident should contact police, the easiest way to do this is by visiting https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ or calling 101 and quoting reference number 43180218398.

“I want to reassure the local community that a thorough investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by the force at this extremely difficult time.”