POLICE investigating an assault, false imprisonment and threats to kill a woman have named a man they want to talk to in connection with the incident.

Officers were called to Trefoil Crescent in Crawley at 5.46pm on Tuesday where a woman in her fifties had been prevented from leaving the property for nearly 24 hours.

She had been assaulted and threatened, sustaining injuries that required hospital treatment.

Mark Broadbridge, 34, pictured above, is white, 5ft 8in, slim, with black hair.

He should not be approached, but anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 1007 of 28/08.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.