POLICE are attempting to trace a man following an alleged assault in a shopping centre.

Durham Constabulary has issued an appeal in relation to an assault said to have happened in Darlington’s Queen Street shopping arcade before Christmas.

Officers have released a CCTV image showing a man with short dark hair, wearing a hooded jacket and jeans as they attempt to track down his whereabouts.

Police would like to talk to him in connection with the alleged assault, which reportedly took place on Saturday, December 10.

  • Anyone who recognises the man or who has information about the incident should contact police on non-emergency number 101 or email caughton.camera@durham.pnn.police.uk quoting reference CRI 000 26114.