A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a shopping centre car park in the early hours – with cops releasing CCTV images as part of an urgent manhunt.

The victim was touched by the stranger in Hereford at around 4.30am on Saturday (September 5).

The incident occurred on Blueschool Street on a slip way to the rear of Sensory and Rye, close to the entrance of the car park for Maylord Orchards shopping centre.

Detective Sergeant Tracy Robinson said: “We are conducting a full investigation and the woman is being supported by specialist officers.

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“We are urging anyone who recognises the man pictured, or who may have any information to support our investigation to please get in touch.

“Please call DC Cathryn Blake on 01905 716730 or email cathryn.blake@westmercia.police.uk if you can assist.”