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Rape attempt on 10-year-old girl in Openshaw | Rape attempt on 10-year-old girl in Openshaw |
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A man attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl when she became separated from her friends, police have said. | A man attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl when she became separated from her friends, police have said. |
The girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw. | The girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw. |
She managed to escape during the attempted assault and stopped a dog walker for help. | She managed to escape during the attempted assault and stopped a dog walker for help. |
A search for the suspect, who Greater Manchester Police described as being of "Asian appearance" and in his 20s, has been launched. | A search for the suspect, who Greater Manchester Police described as being of "Asian appearance" and in his 20s, has been launched. |
The girl further described the man as being slim and wearing a dark coat, police said. | |
Det Ch Insp James Riley said patrols had been stepped up in light of the "very upsetting" attack. | Det Ch Insp James Riley said patrols had been stepped up in light of the "very upsetting" attack. |
Police are speaking to witnesses and examining CCTV but are keen to hear from anyone with information. | Police are speaking to witnesses and examining CCTV but are keen to hear from anyone with information. |
Mr Riley said police had not received any other reports "of this nature" in the area over the weekend. | Mr Riley said police had not received any other reports "of this nature" in the area over the weekend. |
"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," he said. | "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," he said. |
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