A MAN whose image was released by police investigating an alleged sex attack in Durham City has been identified.

A Durham Constabulary spokesman said the potential key witness had been “helpful in assisting police with inquiries”.

Detectives are still appealing for information after a 20-year-old woman was attacked in the Quarryheads Lane area of the city on Wednesday (May 21).

The suspect is described as being about 25-years-old, 5ft 7ins tall, with broad shoulders and chubby build, and is cross-eyed.

He was wearing a a grey top with the hood pulled up at the time of the attack.

Anyone with information should contact Durham Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111 quoting reference DHM-21052014-0424.