Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault on a girl that happened near Hucknall have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

The incident took place in an alleyway between Park Vale Academy and Rise Park Primary School, at around 8pm on Sunday 29 January.

Police have increased patrols in the area while investigations continue.

Detectives believe the man pictured may be able to assist them with their investigation and ask that if this is you, or if you recognise him, to get in touch immediately.

He is described as white, aged in his 40s, of slim build and having a grey short beard and moustache. He was wearing dark clothing.

Detective Inspector Craig Hall, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was an horrific attack which has deeply affected the victim and her family.

"We have a large team of officers working extremely hard and pursuing a number of lines of inquiry to establish who has committed this serious offence. We are determined to bring him to justice.

"We have released some CCTV footage today of a man we wish to trace. If you recognise this man or are the man in the picture then please get in touch.

"We would also like to talk to anyone who used the alleyway such as dog walkers between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Sunday 29 January. The alleyway is between Park Vale Academy and Rise Park Primary School.

"We'd also like to hear from anyone who has any CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone or video doorbell footage they have not yet passed to police.

"Thankfully, attacks such as these are extremely rare – nevertheless, I would urge residents to be vigilant and report anything out of the ordinary to us immediately.

"I hope our large police presence in the area will reassure the local community that we are doing everything we possibly can to find the man responsible.

"As part of our inquiries we're appealing for the man himself to come forward and speak to us or anyone who may have seen him.

"Did you see something suspicious that night? Did you notice anything out of the ordinary? Any detail, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, could help us find who did this.

If you have any information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 657 of 29 January 2023. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.