Police investigating attempted rape of woman in hotel are looking for this man

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to after the attempted rape of a woman in a hotel.

The incident happened at a hotel on River Street in Bolton in the early hours of the morning on July 30 last year, police said.

The victim had met up with the offender that evening in the town centre.

Detectives launched an investigation into the attempted rape but have not yet found the offender.

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They have now released a CCTV image of man they want to talk to in connection with the incident.

Anyone who recognises him is being urged to contact the police.

In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to as part of an investigation into an attempted rape.

"The incident is reported to have occurred at a hotel on River Street, Bolton, in the early hours of Friday 30 July 2021.

"The female victim had met up with the offender that evening in Bolton town centre.

"Numerous lines of enquiry have been followed however, the offender remains unidentified."

Information can be reported to contact Bolton CID on 0161 856 5757, quoting log 1336 of July, 30 2021.

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