POLICE have released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred within Allerdale on August 21. 

The incident is said to have taken place on Binsey View - which is a minor road from Low Garth to High Gate, Bewaldeth. 

During the incident, a male approached the victim and touched her chest over her clothing before leaving the area. 

A spokesperson from Cumbria Constabulary said: "Police are appealing for assistance in identifying the person pictured as part of their investigation, it is believed they were completing the coast to coast route.

"Anyone who is able to identify the person pictured or seen them in the Bewaldeth area at the time or who may have dashcam footage in the area on the day of the incident is asked to get in touch.

"Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 141 of August 21 . You can also phone on 101.

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111," they said. 

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