Police in the North investigating the attempted murder and sexual assault of a girl (then aged 8) 20 years ago have released two new images of the suspect.

On Friday June June in 1994 the girl was playing with a friend (7) in Newry when a man in his late teens or early 20s approached them and asked them to help find his brother.

The children followed the man, who separated them and subjected the girl to a prolonged and violent sexual attack.

Police have also released this sketch

Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have information which has not already been given to the enquiry team to get in touch.

Police also want to identify a couple who came to the aid of the boy who had been with the victim before they were separated by the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at PSNI Serious Crime Branch on 00-44-28-3836-6274.