UPDATED - North Yorkshire Police said the man has come forward and requested the CCTV image be removed from our website.

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Detectives in York want to trace a man they believe is an important witness to a reported sexual assault.

North Yorkshire Police have just released information about the alleged incident which was reported on April 24 and took place in York against a woman in her twenties. It is understood to have happened in a street near Vudu Lounge.

They have released a CCTV image of the man, who they stress is a witness in their investigation. Officers investigating the incident have tried to identify the man through various enquiries, but have be unable to.

It is known he was a customer in Vudu Lounge in the early hours of Sunday 24 April. The CCTV image of him was taken in the bar.

Anyone who recognises the man should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the York Serious Crime Team quoting incident number 12160070920.

The man or anyone who can help identify him, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for York Serious Crime Team.

Quote incident number 12160070920 when calling.