Police want to speak to this man after serious sexual assault in Oldham
Fortunately, the victim wasn't seriously injured and is being supported by specialist officers.
Officers were called to Cornwall Street in Chadderton, on Wednesday 8 September 2021 at 2.50pm to reports a 21-year-old woman had been followed and then assaulted.
Detective Inspector Andrew Fink, of Oldham CID, said: "This was a really disturbing incident where the offender has targeted and followed the victim through the streets of Chadderton and then physically assaulted prior.
"The victim has then fought off the man before running to safety.
"His clothing is quite distinctive so we believe someone in the area must know him.
"Fortunately, there have not been any reports of similar incidents in the area."