CCTV footage of a man police want to speak to after a woman was allegedly touched inappropriately in the city centre has been released.

Just after midday on Wednesday July 26, a woman was shopping in the centre of Leicester when she was approached by a man.

The man, who approached her in East Gates, is believed to have placed his hand on the woman's leg and moved it up her skirt before walking off.

Police want to speak to this man

Following the alleged incident, he walked off along High Street.

Officers now want to trace the man in the CCTV footage, as they say he could help with their inquiries.

Anyone with information about the man in the video should contact Leicestershire Police on 101.

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