A MAN headbutted a woman outside Scarborough Sea Life centre on Sunday, police have said.

It happened on the path just outside the centre at about 3.30pm, and police are now appealing for information about the assault.

In particular, they would like to identify the accused. He is described as white, aged between late 30s to late 40s. He was wearing a green and cream baseball cap and had grey to fair hair. It is believed he was wearing a tracksuit top, gilet and beige-coloured casual trousers.

Anyone with information that could assist can phone 101, quoting number 12190048237.