POLICE are releasing these images of man they wish to speak to in connection with the sexual assault of a young girl in Coley.

The girl, aged under 13 years old, was walking her dog in Courage Park at about 2.40pm on Friday, August 21, when she noticed a man staring at her.

She was then approached by the man who came up behind her and touched inappropriately over her clothing.

The girl tried but failed to escape the man's advances while he continued to fondle her.

He then followed her as she tried to leave into nearby Edenham Crescent where she was once again touched inappropriately over her clothes.

Investigating officer PC Rebecca Nichols said: "We would like to speak to the man in the CCTV image as he may have information which could help police with enquiries."