Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man they need to find after a young girl was sexually assaulted.
It is the latest update in the investigation into the alleged incident.
A Warwickshire police spokesman said: “Detectives have released this image of a male who was in the area at the time of the incident and may have about the incident. They are urging the male or anyone who recognises him to get in touch. “
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A teenage girl was reportedly attacked on the canal towpath near Regency Close at just before 4pm on Wednesday, November 8. It was reported to police on Friday, November 17.
Detective Inspector Paul Sartoris, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is an extremely concerning incident and we’re keen to identify the offender as quickly as possible.
“The victim is understandably very shaken by the incident, and we are making sure she gets the support she needs.
“If you have any information, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Warwickshire Police at www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101 quoting incident 212 of 17 November 2023. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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