POLICE have confirmed they have identified a man wanted in relation to a serious sexual assault in Barrow.

Police released CCTV images of the man they wish to speak to in connection with an assault that occurred on the evening of Thursday, May 12 this year. 

The CCTV images were captured in The Kings public house at around 10.30pm and the male pictured left the pub at around 11pm. Police have now confirmed the male has been identified and is helping officers with the investigation. 

Anyone with information about the incident, should contact either DC 1646 Sarah McArthur or DC 2453 Tom Pearman of Cumbria Police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

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