Police want to speak to this man after 'serious sexual assault' on girl in alleyway

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in an alleyway in Salford.

The 'serious attack' is believed to have happened between Howe Street and Back Howe Street in the Broughton area at around 8.30pm on Sunday, December 3. Detectives believe the victim was approached by a man before she turned into the alleyway and was sexually assaulted.

The man then 'ran away from the scene'. Police are continuing to try and track him down with an investigation ongoing.

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As part of the probe, detectives have today (January 19) released a CCTV clip of a man they want to speak to about what happened. They believe 'he may be able to assist with enquiries'.

Anyone who recognises him is being urged to get in touch. Any witnesses, or anyone with information, should also come forward to Greater Manchester Police.

Detective Constable Harmer, of GMP’s Salford district, said: "We do not underestimate the concern this will have caused in the local community. Since the report was made to us, officers have been working hard to piece together a timeline of events leading up to the incident and are now in the position to release a CCTV image of a man we wish to speak to.

"Our investigation remains ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information or footage that could assist our enquiries then please get in touch with us as a matter of urgency. Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, could prove vital to our investigation.

"Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5187 quoting incident 2920 of 3/12/2023. Details can also