A woman was sexually assaulted as she walked along a road in north London.

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following the assault on March 12.

The victim was walking along Cornwall Road at the junction with Lancaster Road, in Stroud Green, shortly after 1.40am when she was approached by the suspect, Scotland Yard said.

The man sexually assaulted her before walking away northbound on Lancaster Road.

The woman was not injured.

Despite a number of enquiries carried out in the local area the suspect has not been traced.

Detectives from the North Area Command Unit have released an e-fit of a man they need the public’s help to identify.

He is described as a Black man, aged in his early to mid-20s and about 5ft 7ins tall and was wearing a distinctive yellow beanie.

Det Insp Paul Ridley, from north area CID, who leads investigations into violence against women and girls, said: “It is vital that we locate this man as soon as possible and we need your help to do so. If you recognise him, or were in the area at the time of the assault, please come forward and speak with us.

"I would also encourage anyone else who may have been approached by a man matching this description and e-fit to get in touch.

"This man may have committed additional offences within the area. I urge anyone who may have been approached to report it to police so we can thoroughly investigate.”

Anyone with information should call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 621/12Mar23.

To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.