Police appeal after 'woman attacked by men in car park then driven away in Mercedes'

A police investigation was underway today into reports a woman was attacked by men in a car park then driven away from the scene in the early hours. Detectives in Trafford said they wanted to 'identify and locate' her to make sure she's safe 'as a priority'.

Police said they were first alerted by a member of the public, who said they saw the woman being assaulted on Maher Gardens, in Old Trafford, on Wednesday, April 19, at around 12.20am.

The report claimed three men were involved and it happened in a car park area off the street.

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In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "All parties, including the assaulted female, left the area in a vehicle before emergency services could attend, driving in the direction of Moss Lane West towards Alexandra Road and Princess Parkway.

"It is believed that the first offender was a black male, around 6ft 2ins tall with short black hair and of a muscular build, wearing grey shorts and a grey T-shirt.

"The second offender is described as a black male, around 5ft 6ins tall with short hair and slim, wearing a dark red/brown shirt with a logo on the front and shorts."

Police said a third man is believed to have remained in the car before driving the suspects and victim away.

The woman is described as black, around 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build wearing a white cardigan and the car is reported to have been a white SUV, possibly a Mercedes GLA.

A police spokesman said: "Following extensive enquires officers are now appealing to the public for further information, including doorbell and dashcam footage, to identify and locate the victim to make sure she is safe and well as a priority, as well as identify the vehicle