Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a woman in Newham have released an e-fit image of a man they want to identify.

Avon and Somerset Police have released an E-fit of the man after a man attacked a woman off Sharpham Drove at around 2.45pm on Sunday, November 6.

The victim described the offender as white, aged in their 30s or 40s, with a slight build and pitted skin. He wore dark trousers, a dark fleece jacket, a black beanie hat and dark black sunglasses. He also wore black gloves and carried a small green bag – similar to those pictured below.

Detective Inspector Rachel Whelan said: "We're doing everything we can to support the victim of this incident who is understandably shaken by what happened. We've taken a full statement from her and she's been able to work with us to generate an E-fit of the man who attacked her.

He wore dark trousers, a dark fleece jacket, a black beanie hat and dark black sunglasses. He also wore black gloves and carried a small green bag.

"We're keen to hear from anyone who recognises the man depicted in the image well as anyone who was in the area around the time who saw anyone acting suspiciously.

"Neighbourhood officers will be carrying out patrols of the area to provide reassurance to the local community and I'd urge anyone with concerns to approach them."

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222267347, or complete an online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded, and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. They have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers to care for you. Help is available 24 hours a day.

Find your nearest sexual assault referral centre (SARC)

Other places you can get help include:

• a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery
• a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership
• the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247
• the Rape Crisis national freephone helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12 to 2.30pm and 7 to 9.30pm every day of the year)
• a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department
• a genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic
• a contraceptive clinic
• a young people's service
• call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online
• the police, or dial 101
• in an emergency, dial 999