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Two elderly women sexually assaulted in Manchester care home | |
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Two elderly women have been sexually assaulted in a care home, police said. | |
A man "entered the premises by unknown means" in Taylor Street, Gorton, Manchester shortly before 03:30 BST on Monday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. | A man "entered the premises by unknown means" in Taylor Street, Gorton, Manchester shortly before 03:30 BST on Monday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. |
GMP said it was investigating who the attacker was and how he got in. | GMP said it was investigating who the attacker was and how he got in. |
The offender is described by police as being black, well spoken and smelling strongly of body odour. | The offender is described by police as being black, well spoken and smelling strongly of body odour. |
No arrests have been made. | No arrests have been made. |
Det Insp Claire Moss said: "This incident is incredibly distressing for the victims, their loved ones and staff at the care home. | Det Insp Claire Moss said: "This incident is incredibly distressing for the victims, their loved ones and staff at the care home. |
"Extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish exactly who this man is and how he entered the care home." | "Extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish exactly who this man is and how he entered the care home." |
The offender was wearing a hoodie and shorts at the time of the attack, GMP said. | The offender was wearing a hoodie and shorts at the time of the attack, GMP said. |
Security had been tightened at the care home. | Security had been tightened at the care home. |
The force appealed to anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious in recent weeks to contact them as soon as possible. | The force appealed to anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious in recent weeks to contact them as soon as possible. |
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