Urgent CCTV appeal after man attacks woman near Tesco Extra before she's 'driven away in dark vehicle'

Police have released CCTV pictures after a woman was allegedly attacked in the street in Salford and then driven away in a 'dark vehicle'.

Officers said the woman was reportedly assaulted by a man on Pendleton Way, on the footpath near the entrance to Tesco, at around 10.45pm on Saturday (December 16). She was then seen being driven away from the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle.

Police have now released pictures of a man and woman, with anyone who recognises them being urged to get in touch. Officers also want to speak to any witnesses.

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In a post on the GMP Salford Facebook page this morning, an officer wrote: "#APPEAL | At 10.45pm on Saturday 16 December 2023 a female was assaulted by a male on Pendleton Way, Pendleton before she was seen being driven away in a dark coloured vehicle.

"The incident occurred on the footpath by the entrance to Tesco Extra. Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or recognises anyone in the pictures, to come forward and assist with their investigation.

"Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 3649."

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