(Image: Northumbria Police)
Police are searching for a man after a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted on a Metro train.
The incident took place at around 6.45pm on Sunday, June 14.
Northumbria Police say the incident happened on a Metro carriage travelling from Meadow Well Metro station in North Tyneside.
Police wish to speak with this man following an alleged sexual assault on a Metro train (Image: Northumbria Police)
The force said a man sat next to the woman before kissing and touching her without consent.
They added that the woman was left shaken by what happened and subsequently reported the incident to police.
Officers have reviewed CCTV and released images of a man they want to speak to as part of their ongoing investigation.
They believe he was in the area at the time and may have information that could help.
The force has appealed directly to the man pictured, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact Northumbria Police.
Those unable to use online services can call 101, quoting reference 26000376184.
The investigation remains ongoing.