Bangor,North Wales - Police release CCTV images after a woman was sexually assaulted on New Year's Eve

The victim was walking along a road when she was attacked

CCTV images of people police want to speak to about a sexually-motivated street attack in the early hours of New Year's Day have been released.

Police said a 24-year-old woman was walking along a road when the alleged attack happened.

She managed to fight the attack off but was left with minor injuries and was "extremely shaken" by the incident.

Now investigating officers say they're are particularly eager to identify potential witnesses captured on nearby CCTV at the time who may have information that could help identify the suspect.

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Another CCTV from the area

The fifth image released by police

CCTV image of people in the area at the time have been released

CCTV from just after 1.40am

The 24-year-old victim was walking along Caernarfon Road in Bangor when it happened.

Investigating Officer Detective Sergeant Andy Davies at Caernarfon CID said: "Our initial enquiries have identified a number of CCTV cameras in the High Street and Railway Station areas from which detectives have downloaded images of people seen during the relevant time window.

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"These people may well have seen the victim and offender and so it’s integral to our investigation we identify and speak with them.

"If you recognise any of the images we’d like to hear from you as soon as possible.

"The victim continues to improve and is receiving support and updates from the investigation team and on her behalf I’d like to reiterate our appeal for any witnesses to come forward immediately."

The assault took place sometime between 1.30am and 2.15am on Sunday, January 1, near the entrance to Glanadda Cemetery by a man described as white, 30-40 years of age, approximately 5ft 10ins and of average build.

A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "Fortunately she was left with only minor injuries but understandably extremely shaken.

"Police are treating the assault as sexually motivated."

If you can assist with this investigation please contact North Wales Police via the web live chat . Alternatively, phone Police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote RC1700 0103.

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