COPS have launched an urgent manhunt after a ‘serious sexual assault’ on a teenage girl – as CCTV footage shows hooded man nearby.
The girl was allegedly attacked just before 8.30pm on Sunday in an alleyway between Howe Street and Back Howe Street in Salford, according to Greater Manchester Police.
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A spokesman said: “Just before 8.30pm on Sunday 3 December 2023, GMP were called to reports that a teenage girl had been the victim of a serious sexual assault in the Broughton area of Salford.”
A man is thought to have run away from the scene towards Great Clowes Street, according to cops.
CCTV footage shows a man in a blue hooded coat walking along a darkened road.
Officers want to speak to the man “to assist with enquiries”.
Detectives believe the incident occurred in an alleyway between Howe Street and Back Howe Street after the victim was approached by a man as she turned into the alleyway.
Constable Harmer, of GMP’s Salford district, said: “We do not underestimate the concern this will have caused in the local community.
“Since the report was made to us, officers have been working hard to piece together a timeline of events leading up to the incident and are now in the position to release CCTV footage of a man we wish to speak to.”
Cops believe a man ran away from the scene towards Great Clowes Street.
Enquiries remain ongoing to trace him and cops are urgently seeking help from the public for information.
The detective added: “Our investigation remains ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information or footage that could assist our enquiries then please get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.
“Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, could prove vital to our investigation.”
“Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5187 quoting incident 2920 of 3/12/2023.
“Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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