COPS are urgently hunting a man after a woman was cornered in a lift and sexually assaulted in Liverpool.
The woman entered a lift in the Orleans House Building on Earle Street on September 19 when the unidentified man touched her waist and kissed her on the neck.
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Cops want to speak to this man regarding the incident on September 19 in Liverpool Credit: Merseyside Police 2
The victim was assaulted after she got into a lift in the Orleans House Building Credit: Merseyside Police
She quickly escaped as soon as the lift stopped before the attacker fled just after 6.55am.
Officers have now released CCTV footage of a man who they would like to speak to regarding the incident last month.
He appears to be wearing a high neck jumper, dark jeans, and white trainers in the clip.
Detective Inspector Ben Dyer said: "This was an extremely distressing incident to experience and we are fully supporting the victim as our enquiries continue. The man shown in the video and images may hold vital information to assist.
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"We’re determined to find the person responsible and put them before the courts so if you can help, come forward and we will take action."
Anyone with information on this particular incident is asked to contact the force with reference 21000659520.
Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801.