Officers release CCTV footage in investigation into serious sexual assault in Broughton

Just before 8.30pm on Sunday 3 December 2023, GMP were called to reports that a teenage girl had been the victim of a serious sexual assault in the Broughton area of Salford.

Detectives believe the incident occurred in an alleyway between Howe Street and Back Howe Street after the victim was approached by a man as she turned into the alleyway.

Detectives believe a man ran away from the scene towards Great Clowes Street and enquiries remain ongoing to trace him.

Officers are now at a point in their investigation where they are able to release CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to as he may be able to assist with enquiries.

CCTV of a man that detectives wish to speak to

Detective Constable Harmer, of GMP’s Salford district, said: "We do not underestimate the concern this will have caused in the local community. Since the report was made to us, officers have been working hard to piece together a timeline of events leading up to the incident and are now in the position to release a CCTV image of a man we wish to speak to.

"Our investigation remains ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information or footage that could assist our enquiries then please get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.

"Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, could prove vital to our investigation."

"Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5187 quoting incident 2920 of 3/12/2023.

"Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111"