POLICE have issued images of a man they would like to speak to following an alleged assault in Skipton.

Officers say the alleged assault happened at 5.52pm on Saturday, January 13 in Sheep Street, and they are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time to get in touch, or if they recognise the man in the images, as they believe he may have important information that could assist them in their investigations.

Anyone able to help is asked to email: zackary.robinson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to PC 1387 Robinson.

To remain anonymous, information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12240007737 when passing on information.

No more details have been given about the alleged assault.