A woman escaped a sexual assault with the help of the public on Monday morning (4 November).
The reported incident happened just after 10.20am on the Lagan Towpath, close to the Gasworks area.
The woman managed to escape from the suspect and was assisted by another person. The woman was left badly shaken but not injured.
The man, who made off in the direction of the Short Strand area, is described as being 5ft 4 in height, of slim/average build with short dark hair. He was wearing a bright yellow jumper, tight black jeans and dark trainers with white laces and stripes on the side.
“I would like to thank those people who have already come forward with information, but I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have seen a man matching the description in the area yesterday morning to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 466 04/11/19,” said a police spokesperson.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.