POLICE have released an image of a man wanted in connection with an assault on a 20-year-old woman.

The incident happened on High Street at around 1.30am on Sunday, November 16, when the woman was also racially abused.

She was walking with her friends when they were approached by a group of young men.

The victim was then grabbed by the neck and pulled backwards before one of the men started to throw coins at her making racist comments.

PC Annelisa Cass, said: “The victim has been left very distressed by what has happened to her, and is now too frightened to go out in Winchester.

“I would like to speak to anyone who recognises the man in this picture. If you have any information, please get in touch.”

Police issued the image this morning.

Anyone with any information is urged to call PC Cass at North Walls police station by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.