Man wanted in connection with assault on woman "pushed from moving vehicle"

POLICE investigating an assault where a woman was reportedly pushed from a moving vehicle and seriously injured have released details of man they want to speak to.

Lee Elwood (37) is wanted by officers in Rotherham in connection to the assault last Wednesday (July 1).

A police spokeswoman said a woman had been assaulted and pushed out of a moving vehicle on Moorhead Way, Bramley, at about 11.30am.

"She suffered serious injuries which required hospital treatment," she added.

Police now want to speak to Elwood in connection to the incident, as he may hold information which could help officers in their enquiries.

He is described as white with a slim build, short brown hair and a beard.

Elwood is believed to have links to Rotherham, Doncaster, Cambridge, Bradford and Peterborough.

Police advice is not to approach Elwood but to call 999.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, call 101 quoting incident number 328 of July 1 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.