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.