Man 'assaults child on way to school'

Date published: 23 February 2024


Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted on their way to school in Rochdale on 13 February.

The child is understood to have been on their way to school when they were approached by the man on Edward Street at around 8.30-8.40am.

Police have described the man as having brown skin and he was wearing a black coat with the hood up, a medical-style face mask so only his eyes were visible, and black jogging trousers.

If you can help, call police on 101 quoting CRI/06PP/0003206/24.

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