Officers have released the mugshot of a suspected sex offender who may be in Essex.
Spencer Philip Clark, 47, is wanted by Northumbria Police on suspcicion of sexually assaulting 14-year-old.
He is alleged to have met her on dating website in 2003 and sexually assaulted her at a city centre hotel.
The woman made the allegation in 2009.
Anyone with information is asked to call 03456 043 043 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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