Man wanted over four 'linked' sexual assaults

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to following reports of four sexual assaults in Leeds.

The attacks had all taken place in the Harehills and Gipton areas in recent weeks, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The first incident took place at about 17:30 GMT on 17 November when the suspect approached a woman from behind as she was walking along the street, officers said.

Two further assaults on other women took place on 8 December on Hill Top Mount at about 11:35 GMT and then on Amberton Road in Gipton at about 13:00 GMT. Meanwhile, another attack was reported at about 11:40 GMT on 22 December, when a woman was approached from behind and assaulted on Back Hill Top Avenue.

In each incident, the suspect, described by police as a short Asian male wearing dark clothing, ran off after committing the assault.

Police said they believed the attacks were linked and asked for anyone who recognised the man in the pictures to get in touch with them.

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