Police investigate sexual assault of teen in Wigan
Last updated 27th Nov 2023
Lancashire police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was reportedly sexually assaulted in Wigan.
Back on the 11th of September, the 19-year-old had asked for a lift from a man who's car was parked next to the fire station on Ormskirk Road at around 10.30pm.
The victim was allegedly assaulted while he was driving her from Wigan to Abbey Lakes, Up Holland.
She got out of the car with the driver making off from the scene. The attack was later reported to police who launched an investigation.
Detectives are trying to identify the driver of the car which is believed to be a dark-coloured Ford Fiesta or possible a Ford Focus (see CCTV images).
The suspect is described as white, 5ft 4in tall, aged in his late 20s to early 30s, with short, dirty blonde hair spiked up at the front. He was wearing a full, mouldy yellow and green coloured tracksuit and black trainers. He spoke with a scouse accent.
Detectives are also keen to trace another man who the victim spoke to before getting into the suspects car. He is being treated as a witness and is not suspected of any crime.
The man is described as Polish, aged in his 30s or 40s, bald, of stocky build with green eyes and a tanned complexion. He was wearing a blue top, grey Khaki trousers and smoked Lambert and Butler cigarettes.
Det Con Karen Collins, of Skelmersdale CID, said: “We are appealing for information after a woman was attacked in Up Holland.
“We want to identify the driver of this vehicle who is key to our enquiries. Do you recognise the vehicle, or the man described? If so please call police immediately.
“Furthermore, we also want to speak to a witness, who we believe spoke to the victim before she entered the suspect’s car.
“I believe someone will remember having this conversation and would encourage them to come forward with information.”
Anyone who can help police is urged to call 101 or email 3065@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0425 of September 12.
Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.