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Merseyside Police has issued CCTV footage of a man officers believe may have vital information about an attempted sexual assault in Tranmere.

At around 10.30pm on Monday evening, an 18-year-old woman was walking along Well Lane when a man approached her from behind. He put his hand over her mouth before dragging her into an alleyway near Linwood Road.

The teenager managed to escape unhurt after struggling free from the man, who is now being hunted by detectives.

Stills and moving footage showing a man following the woman has now been released by the force who are urging the public to help them catch the attacker.

Residents said they were “terrified” by the incident after finding out about it when police carried out door-to-door enquiries.

Detective Inspector Paul Denn, Wirral CID, said: “As part of those enquiries we have released CCTV of a man who we think may have important information which could help our investigation. I would ask him, or anyone who recognises him, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can call Wirral CID on 0151 777 2265 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.