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Police have released images of a man they want to speak to following a reported sexual offence.
The incident took place at around 7.30pm on Saturday, August 1, inside a premises on Fish Quay in North Shields.
A man allegedly grabbed a woman’s hand and kissed it without her consent.
Northumbria Police said the woman was not physically harmed but was left shaken by the incident.
A spokesman for the force said: "A number of lines of enquiry have been carried out since the report was first made, including a recent review of footage in the area."
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers have now released two images of a man that they would like to speak with.
Northumbria Police would like to speak with this man.
(Image: Northumbria Police)
Northumbria Police added: "He was believed to have been in the area at the time the incident took place and may be able to assist officers with their enquiries."
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The man, or anyone who knows him, is asked to send a direct message to Northumbria Police on social media or use live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Anyone with information is asked to quote crime number 26000414451 when contacting the police.
For those unable to make contact in these ways, call 101.