Manhunt launced after 13 year old girl raped in Middleton
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old girl was raped after getting off a bus in Middleton.
Greater Manchester Police said the teenager was approached from behind as she walked home, by a man covering his face, who grabbed her and pushed her to the floor.
The attack happened at around 4.45pm on December 10 or December 17 on a footpath between Mainway East and Wince Close.
The girl, who is being supported by specially trained officers, described the offender as “having some teeth behind his teeth, as if it was a second row'' and a rash around his lips.
Detective Inspector Damian Simpson from the Serious Sexual Offences Unit said officers were “committed'' to bringing the offender to justice, adding that extra patrols were being deployed in the area.
“It has taken this girl some time to speak out about what happened to her but thankfully now she has come forward we can give her specialist support for what is clearly a very disturbing incident.
“We are committed to bringing the offender to justice and have launched a full investigation. These offences are very rare and we will have extra officers patrolling the area over the coming days, especially around the time this offence occurred, to reassure and safeguard the community.''
The man is described as white, in his 20s or 30s, of medium build with a local accent. His face was covered so only his eyes and mouth were showing.
His lips are described as red as if they had a rash around them and his teeth were crooked.
He was wearing a black polo shirt with black buttons and white button holes and a white logo.
He was also wearing black jeans or tracksuit bottoms that tied at the top and black Adidas trainers with black stripes and laces.
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 1911 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.