POLICE investigating a serious sexual assault in Somerset have issued a CCTV image of a man the wish to talk to as they believe he may be able to assist them with their inquiry.

The attack happened at a property in Weston-super-Mare during the early hours of Tuesday, March 8.

The victim described her attacker as a man in his late 20s who spoke with a foreign accent, was approximately 5ft 4ins tall and had a green and black tattoo of ‘life goes on’ on the underside of one of his forearms.

At the time of the offence he wore a black jacket, black joggers and an Adidas cap with gold lettering on the front along with black trainers with white soles.

The offender told his victim he had previously lived in Scotland before moving to Weston-super-Mare and that at the time of the attack he was working in a Bristol restaurant.

He also told her he was planning on moving to Reading.

Investigating officer PC Oliver Clark said: “Since the incident took place we’ve been carrying out a number of enquiries, including a number of forensic tests.

“The victim has been regularly updated on the investigation’s progress and has been provided with continual access to any specialist support she may need.

“We now need the public’s help to identify a man in a CCTV image we’re releasing as we think he may be able to help with our inquiry.

“The victim has also been able to provide a detailed description of the man who attacked her and so we’re hoping someone may also know who he is.”

If you can help, call police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222057163, or complete Avon and Somerset Police's online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the anonymous online form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

Victims of rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent, can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7 365 days a year. Visit its website HERE or call 0117 342 6999.

You can also find details of charities and organisations that are experts in supporting victims by clicking HERE.