A woman with a young child was assaulted by a man next to a busy road in York.
It happened on Tadcaster Road between 4.50pm and 5pm on Wednesday 16 October.
A man engaged the woman with a child in conversation.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The woman was uncomfortable and tried to move away.
“The man hit the woman to the rear of her head as she moved past him.
“We are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man in the photograph as he may have information that could assist our investigation.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Ben Robinson-Brockhill
- Email PC Robinson-Brockhill here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240189046