Police are seeking a man in relation to a sexual assault which occurred in Blenheim over the weekend.

Authorities were alerted to the incident, which occurred at a property in Faulkland Drive, Rata Place, just before 9am on Sunday.

Witnesses were being interviewed today, police said in a statement.

The man police are seeking in relation to the assault is believed to be about 20-years-old. He was wearing a red hoodie with a full zip, a red hat and long pants, and is described as being Polynesian, about 5'5 and of stocky build.

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Anyone with information should contact Blenheim police on 03 578 5279.