A MAN who sexually assaulted a 36-year-old woman in Preston could be from the Blackburn area, police said.

The incident happened in Pechell Street on Wednesday, January 30, and a CCTV image of a man police wish to speak to has been issued.

The man is described as Asian, large build, aged in his 30s or 40s with balding hair and slight stubble.

He was wearing a blue top, dark trousers and brown shoes.

The investigation has been on-going since the beginning of the year but new information has suggested the man is from Blackburn.

Call police on 101 quoting log number LC-20130130-1021.