Woman raped in Manchester park in terrifying early hours attack as cops hunt suspect

A WOMAN was raped in a park in a terrifying early hours sex attack.

Police have launched an investigation after the victim was attacked at around 3am today in Cheetham Park in Manchester.

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No arrests have been made but officers said there is not believed to be a “wider risk” to the public.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the woman is being supported by specialist officers.

A cordon is also in place at the park with forensic officers seen at the scene today.

A GMP spokesperson said: “Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into a rape that happened at around 3am in Cheetham Park on Monday 7 August 2023.

“No arrests have been made at this time, but enquiries are ongoing with officers at the scene. There is believed to be no wider risk to the public.

“But if anyone in the local area has any information that may help with the investigation into the incident, they are asked to call 101 quoting incident 326 of 07/08/23.”