Police investigating a serious sex offence on a woman in Leicester have named and issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to. They said 36-year-old Abdul Omid was wanted on suspicion of committing the offence at an address in Eastleigh Road, off Narborough Road, on Friday, July 8 last year.
A spokesperson for the force said that since the assault, "exhaustive efforts have been conducted to identify the person or people responsible for the attack".
They added: "As a result of developments in the inquiry, and further forensic investigations, police have today named Omid as wanted for questioning."
Police said Mr Omid had strong connections to Leicester, but it was not known whether he was still living in the city. He is 5ft 7ins and has dark hair and "dark eyes", said the force.
Detective Constable Gemma Partridge is leading the investigation.
She said: "Recent inquiries and developments now lead us to believe that Omid was involved in what happened last year in Eastleigh Road. We have conducted numerous inquiries in an attempt to trace him but without success, and I am now turning to the public for their help. I would urge anyone who knows where he is to get in touch with us so he can give us an account of what happened to this woman in Eastleigh Road."
Anyone who sees Mr Omid or someone matching his description is urged to call Leicestershire Police immediately on 101.
