Officers investigating a sexual assault in Macclesfield have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

At around 1.47am on Wednesday 23 October, police in Macclesfield responded to reports of a sexual assault that had occurred earlier in the evening. 

The caller reported that her friend, a 19-year-old woman, had been sexually assaulted between 12.43am and 12.46am in the Mill Street area of Macclesfield.

Following enquiries, investigating officers have arrested and charged a 45-year-old man in connection to the incident.

Detectives have now released a CCTV image of a man they believe may have vital information that could aid them in their enquiries. He was seen walking on the opposite side of Mill Street to where the incident is alleged to have occurred at around the same time.

He is also seen wearing a red/pink backpack and carrying a green carrier-style bag.

Detective Constable Sarah Sayer, of Macclesfield CID, said: "Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident was reported and, as part of our investigation, a 45-year-old man from the Sale area of Greater Manchester has been charged.

"As we work to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this incident, we have now released an image of a man we would like to speak to as we believe may be a key witness in the case.

"If you believe you know the identity of this man, please contact us. We would like to also appeal directly to the man pictured to get in touch, you have done nothing wrong, we just need to speak to you."

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting 24000901085.

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