CCTV appeal following a sexual assault in Middleton

CCTV images have been released

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault in Middleton.

The victim – a 17-year-old girl – was walking towards Mainway after getting off a bus. It is believed that the offender followed her off the bus, confronted her and sexually assaulted her, before making off on foot.
 

Read more: Detectives launch enquiry into sexual assault in MiddletonPublished: 02 November 2020

An investigation is underway and no arrests have been made at this time. 

Detective Constable Fran Pearson of GMP's Rochdale district, said: "This was a horrific ordeal for the victim and specialist officers continue to support her through this incredibly difficult time.  

"Our investigation remains ongoing and we have released these CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the assault. Do you recognise him? Were you in the area at the time of the assault and witness anything suspicious? 

"We are urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist police in our enquiries." 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4668 quoting incident number 2986 of 01/11/20.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.