Update: Since this police appeal was shared officers have confirmed the man in question has contacted them and is no longer being sought.

Police are searching for a man in Wiltshire after an alleged assault in the county.

Officers are investigating an incident which reportedly took place in Whaddon Lane, Hilperton, during the morning of October 16.

As part of their enquiries, police have released an image of a man they are trying to identify in connection with this incident.

The individual is believed to have been walking a black and white Collie-style dog towards Semington when the alleged assault took place.

Anyone who recognises him, or has further information, has been urged to contact police.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We would like to identify the man in this photograph in connection with an assault which took place on Whaddon Lane, Hilperton, just before 10.30am on October 16.

“This individual was walking a black and white Collie-style dog towards Semington at the time of the incident.

“If you recognise him, please contact 101 quoting reference number 54240122145.”