Man wanted after burglar sexually assaults woman in Corby home

Police investigating a shocking sex assault by a burglar in Corby have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

Two properties in the town were broken into by a man in the early hours of Sunday (September 20).

During one of the burglaries, a woman who was inside the house was sexually assaulted.

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the incidents.

Detectives have now released an image of a man they believe may be able to help with the investigation.

They are urging him or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to call police on 101, quoting incident number 20000494147.

Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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