Man sought after nightclub sexual assault

Cash Murphy
BBC News, South East
Surrey Police A blurred image of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in nightclub in Guildford, Surrey. He is wearing a dark puffer jacket.Surrey Police
The sexual assault reportedly happened between 01:30 and 02:00 GMT on 12 January

Police investigating a sexual assault at a nightclub in Surrey have issued an image of a man they would like to identify.

A woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man while out with friends in Guildford in the early hours of 12 January, police said.

The offence reportedly happened in Popworld in Bridge Street between 01:30 and 02:00 GMT.

Insp Blaine Rafferty said an increased police presence would be visible in the town centre over the weekend.

"We understand that this will be concerning for residents and the local community," he said.

"If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our officers should you see them on patrol."

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is urged to contact police.

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