Police patrols are being stepped up as school holidays begin in Greater Manchester after a teenage girl reported being sexually assaulted in a park in Stretford, Trafford.
A description of the suspect has been released by detectives. He is described as 'an older white male of a large build wearing a black T-shirt'. No arrests have been made, Greater Manchester Police confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Investigation Underway
Parts of Victoria Park in Stretford were cordoned off on Tuesday night as police investigations began. Officers arrived at the park at around 6pm, with pictures showing a walkway and an area of woodland taped off within a cordon.
The incident is reported to have happened between 5.30pm and 5.44pm on Tuesday. Police are appealing for the public's help and have confirmed patrols are being stepped up around the park as school holidays begin.
Police Appeal
Detective Superintendent Suzanne Keenaghan, from GMP Trafford, said: 'Detectives are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and the victim is being fully supported by specially trained officers.'
She added: 'There will be an increased police presence in and around Victoria Park while officers continue their investigation and provide reassurance to the local community. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the park at the time, or who may have CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage from the area.'
Anyone with information can speak to officers at the scene, call 101, or contact police via LiveChat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3029 of 21/07/26. Always call 999 in an emergency.
