POLICE have released an image to identify a man who may be able to assist police with their enquiries in relation to the alleged assault of a child at the Gungahlin Marketplace.

The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, with blond/light-brown short hair, a red, short beard and moustache. He was seen wearing a black puffer vest, navy long sleeve shirt, denim jeans and dark brown boots.

Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident or who can identify this man to call 1800 333000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.