Detectives have released images of a man they want to speak to after a horrific sexual assault near a busy town centre railway station.
Merseyside Police says a woman was sexually assaulted on a road near to St Helens Central station, which serves passengers to and from Wigan.
Officers say that the woman was assaulted on Parr Street, which crosses the train line to the town's main station, at around 7am on Friday, August 13.
The victim is continuing to be supported by officers as police continue their investigation.
Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images released by Merseyside Police today (December 2) is being urged to come forward with information.
Det Insp Laura Parr said: "We think the man pictured may have vital information to help our enquiries so if you know him, please come forward.
“If you recognise him, or these images jog your memory about any suspicious behaviour you may have seen please do let us know.
"While several months have passed since the incident, any information you hold could be vital to our enquiries.
"This will have been a very distressing incident for the victim and we’re determined to find the person responsible and bring them to justice.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police online by messaging @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, using reference number 21000564514.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
