Police have released CCTV footage of woman they believe may have been a witness to an incident of sexual assault.

A woman was assaulted off Botchergate, in Carlisle, in the car park of the English Gate Plaza, at the rear of the Ibis Hotel.

It happened in the early hours of Saturday, November 5.

Police would like to speak to the woman pictured in the CCTV as they believe she may be a key witness.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident and is currently on police bail until December 29.

Anyone who recognises the woman is asked to contact Detective Constable Sara Monkhouse at Carlisle CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.