Police are investigating reports of a sexual assault in Congleton.

CCTV images have been released of a man Cheshire Police would like to speak to as part of their enquiries into an incident which occurred in the Woolston Avenue area in the early hours of Monday morning, July 6.

It is understood the man pictured, seen wearing an England hat, had been drinking at the Black Bear pub on High Street the previous evening.

Detective Sergeant Gary Thomas said: "The man in the CCTV could help us with our investigation into the incident which occurred in the early hours of the following morning.

"We are currently checking CCTV and ring doorbell to establish what had taken place somewhere around the Woolston Avenue area.

"I'd urge anyone who recognises the man to contact us - the same goes for the man in the CCTV, so that we can establish the circumstances of the incident."

The man had been drinking at the Black Bear pub on Sunday evening, July 5 (Credit: Cheshire Police)

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 2366648.

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Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.