COPS have issued CCTV images of man they want to speak to after a woman was allegedly raped in a bar’s bathroom.
The victim is said to have been sexually assaulted between the hours of 2am and 4am in the Stone Roses bar, in the city centre of Leeds, on October 12.
The alleged attack is said to have taken place inside the bathroom.
British Transport Police (BTP) has issued an urgent appeal in a bid to locate the attacker.
The force has since released an image of a man that they would like to speak to in connection to the incident.
In a statement, a spokesman said: “Urgent police enquiries began after the investigation was passed to British Transport Police on Thursday, October 16, once the location had been established and detectives are now urgently appealing for information and for witnesses to come forward.”
Detective Constable Rob Wyllie said: “This is a shocking and horrific incident, and we are working at pace to identify and locate who is responsible.
“I would urge anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who may have spoken to him on the night, to get in touch with us as soon as possible, as we believe he may be able to assist us with our investigation.”
Anyone who recognises him or has any information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 146 of 16 October.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
