An investigation is under way after a woman was attacked at a Metro station.
At about 7pm on January 27, it was reported that a 23-year-old female had been assaulted at Four Lane Ends Metro Station.
It was reported that she was verbally abused on the platform before she was then pushed over. When she got back on her feet, she was then reported to have been kicked to the floor by the same offender.
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Police say an investigation is ongoing and officers have carried out several lines of enquiry, including speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV of the area.
On Monday March 14, officers released a CCTV image of a man they wanted to trace in connection.
However on Tuesday, they said they no longer needed the public's help in tracking him down.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said at the time: "The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to get in touch with us by using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or by calling 101 quoting log 516 270122. Alternatively, you can email 3940@northumbria.pnn.police.uk."
