Arrest made as officers appeal for information following assault in Southern Cemetery

An arrest has been made following an incident in Manchester yesterday.

Officers are now appealing for information following the reports of an assault in Southern Cemetery, Manchester yesterday morning (Sunday 10 March 2024).

At around 11.35am, officers received reports that a 16-year-old girl had been attacked in the cemetery. She was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening or changing.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Sergeant Jon Lowe, from GMP's City of Manchester district, said: "While we have made an arrest, I would also like to reassure residents that we believe that this was a targeted attack, and  there is no threat to the wider public.

"The victim is currently being treated by medical professionals and is additionally being supported by specialist officers.

"Our investigation is currently ongoing, and I am now asking for anyone who may have seen anything from around the time of the incident to please come forward. If you were around the cemetery and it's surrounding areas between 11.15 and 11.45, please do get in touch.

"Additionally, if you have any relevant CCTV, doorbell, dashcam, or mobile phone footage that you think could be of use, this would be greatly appreciated.

"You can contact police on 0161 856 6051, 101, or via gmp.police.uk. You can also report information to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The log number to quote will be 1123 of 10/03/24."