Girl sexually assaulted by stranger on footpath as cops release CCTV of suspect
A GIRL was sexually assaulted by a stranger on a footpath and cops have released images of a suspect caught on CCTV footage.
Greater Manchester Police are on the hunt after reports of a girl being assaulted at around 4.30pm yesterday.
An ongoing investigation has discovered the victim was walking down a public footpath near Turner Street, Lees, Oldham.
CCTV footage showed a man unknown to the victim approaching her and fleeing the scene.
No arrests have been made as enquiries are ongoing.
Inspector Katherine Murray of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We’re releasing CCTV images of a man that we would like to speak to in connection with this incident, he may be able to help us with our enquiries and I would encourage anyone who thinks they may recognise him to get in touch with police as soon as you’re able to.
“We understand that the CCTV images are not of the best quality but we’re keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time or were within the vicinity at the time and may have seen him.
“We thank the public for their assistance so far and ask that anyone with information contacts us first to help our investigation.
“We can be contacted on 101 quoting log 2413 of the 29/4/2023.”
Greater Manchester Police confirmed there are highly visible patrols in the area while the investigation is in progress.
Information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.