Two Women Sexually Assaulted In Manchester

Thursday, 7 July 2016 09:24

Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Manchester.

The first incident happened at about 6.25pm on Tuesday 5 July 2016, when a 42-year-old woman was running in Alexandra Park, on Alexandra Road South. She was approached from behind by a male who sexually assaulted her. He ran away but returned a few minutes later and sexually assaulted her again, before fleeing towards Hulme.

The second incident happened at about 7.25pm on Tuesday 5 July 2016, when a 27-year-old woman was out running in Alexandra Park and was sexually assaulted. The offender fled from the park and the woman chased him onto Wellington Road, but he got away.

Police believe the same person is responsible for both incidents and are appealing for the public’s help to trace him.

The offender in both incidents is described as black, 14-15-years-old, about 5ft 5in tall, of medium, and had short black hair.

Detective Inspector Gareth Davies of GMP’s City of Manchester Team said: “The two women were understandably upset by what happened.

“Everyone has the right to go about their daily lives without fear of being attacked and we will not tolerate this. Help and support will always be there for victims who want to come forward and report sexual offences.

“I want to reassure people that we have extra officers on patrol in the area and a team of detectives is working to catch the offender.

“I would urge you to come forward if you witnessed either of the incidents or have any information about who is responsible.”

Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 6158, 101 quoting the incident number 2007 of 5/7/16, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.

- If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively people can refer themselves to St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515.

- St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them either as a self-referral or via Greater Manchester Police.

- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500. Black and Minority Ethnic helpline: 0161 273 4514.

- Survivors Manchester offers support and counselling for adult male survivors of sexual abuse and rape, regardless of when the event happened. Contact 07919 246 267.

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