Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of sex worker

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a sex worker in Rochdale.

The man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in custody for police questioning.

Just after 8.45pm on Thursday 8 May 2014, a 30-year-old woman was stood with two friends when she was approached by a man.

There was a short discussion and they walked to a footbridge that crosses from Lincoln Street to Oldham Road.

Following another short discussion, the man hit her, knocking her to the ground. He demanded money before stabbing her in the neck with a knife and running off in the direction of Oldham Road.

The man left empty handed.

The woman was taken to hospital for treatment but was later released.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Jones said: "This was an unprovoked and vicious attack on a sex worker which left her with a knife in her neck. Fortunately, her injuries were not serious but she has been very lucky and we could have been dealing with a murder.

"The community will understandably be concerned about what has happened and investigations are ongoing, we would ask anyone who has any information in relation to this incident contacts us either directly on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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