POLICE are appealing for witnesses after reports of a sexual assault outside a nightclub in York city centre.

The suspected assault took place outside Vudu Lounge on Swinegate in the early hours of July 3.

Officers have released CCTV images of people who they believe may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 12180119245 or email SCTYork@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.