COPS have released CCTV footage amid an urgent manhunt after a woman was sexually assaulted. South Yorkshire Police revealed footage of a man they want to speak to after the attack unfolded in Sheffield. Advertisement The victim was targeted on July 9 earlier this year at 2.

51pm on Matilda Street. She was followed by a man before being sexually assaulted. Police understand the attacker fled the scene by foot.

The force have released CCTV footage of a man wearing grey trousers and a light blue tie dye hoodie they want to speak to. Advertisement Read More KNIFE HORROR Two found stabbed to death in street - cops arrest man on suspicion of murder TRAGIC END Girl, 14, found dead after 'cyber-bullies told her to end life in hate groups' He is described as being aged between late 20s to early 30s, and is of slim build, standing at around 5ft 8in tall. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We're releasing a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with a reported sexual assault in Sheffield.

"It is reported that on Tuesday 9 July at 2.51pm on Matilda Street, a woman was followed by a man and sexually assaulted. It is believed the man then fled the scene on foot.

"Following the incident officers launched an investigation and have carried out extensive enquiries including CCTV trawls, forensic testing, and area searches to establish the circumstances and find the individual responsible. Advertisement Most read in The Sun EUR ON Scotland's four potential .