Manhunt underway after attempted rape of 10-year-old girl in Openshaw
It happened near Kincraig Close at about 2pm on Saturday.
Last updated 12th Feb 2018
Police have stepped up patrols in east Manchester after a man grabbed and tried to rape a 10-year-old girl in Openshaw.
The incident happened in broad daylight on land near Kincraig Close at about 2pm on Saturday 10th February after the girl became separated from some of her friends.
The victim managed to run free and asked a dog walker for help immediately afterwards.
Detective Chief Inspector James Riley, from GMP’s City of Manchester team, said:
“What happened to this young girl is understandably very upsetting and specially trained officers will continue to support her in any way they can.
“Parents and neighbours will be concerned and we have stepped up our visible police patrols throughout the coming days and nights. If you do have any worries then please feel free to approach them and they will try and assist.
“I also want to stress that we are doing everything in our power to find the man responsible for this and a dedicated team of detectives are working round the clock.
“So far we have a number of witnesses who are being extremely helpful, while we will also be continuing to knock on doors in the area to see if anyone else saw anything suspicious.
“Extensive CCTV is being examined and I can confirm that we haven’t received any other reports of this nature in the area over the weekend.
Anyone with any information should call CID on 0161 856 1146. Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
“With the help of this brave girl and the community we have a good description of the attacker and if anyone recognises it or recalls seeing a man matching that description in the area, then please call us.”