Police have released a comfit of a man they would like to speak to in relation an aggravated assault in Alice Springs over the weekend.

Detective Senior Constable Sean Aila said a 26-year-old woman was walking along the northern side of Undoolya Road at around 9:00pm on Saturday when she was approached by an unknown man.

“It is alleged the man assaulted the woman near the Will Terrace intersection. She has fled to a nearby business and contacted Police.

“The offender is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, approximately 175cm tall and medium build. He was wearing jeans, a white shirt and a jacket.

“Police urge anyone who may recognise this man or anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.