CCTV appeal after teenage girl sexually assaulted

CCTV images have been released after a teenage girl reported being sexually assaulted in Bury.

Greater Manchester Police said investigating officers want to speak to the man pictured in the images in connection with an ongoing inquiry.

It relates to a reported incident on Manchester Road, Bury, at around 4pm on Tuesday, October 3 last year.

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Details have only just been released by the force.

The man in the images appears to be wearing a high-vis jacket and carrying what appears to be a walking stick and a bag.

In a statement, GMP said: "Officers would like to speak to this man in connection with this incident, who they believe may have further information that can help with their investigation.

"No arrests have been made at this stage."

PC Zak Wood, of GMP's Bury district, said: "We understand the concern this will raise but want to reassure the local community despite the time passed that we are continuing to exhaust all lines of enquiry to ensure we can find the person responsible and remain committed to tackling violence against women and girls.

"We are now able to appeal to the public, and in particular the person pictured, to see if we can retrieve any further detail around this incident to obtain new evidence.

"The victim is continuing to receive the appropriate support throughout all of this and anyone with information is asked to call the district direct on 0161 856 8129 or 101 quoting incident 2538 of 03/10/2023. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

No age for the teenager has been released.