Police are appealing for information after an attempted rape in Rusholme

Police are appealing for information after an attempted rape in Rusholme.

Shortly before 4.30am this morning (Tuesday 21 July 2020) a woman aged 27 was approached by a man riding a bicycle on a path leading from Aspinall Street to Hibbert Street.

The man then attempted to rape her.

 

The woman fought off the man and was able to flag down a passing police patrol a short time later.

The offender is described as mixed-race, aged approximately 18-20 and was wearing a light grey hooded tracksuit top with the hood up and matching bottoms.

He was riding a dark-coloured mountain bike.

Detective Inspector Stuart Woodhead of GMP’s City of Manchester Division said: “This woman has gone through a terrifying ordeal.

“She is being cared for by specialist officers as our enquiries continue.

“While this incident happened in the early hours, it was in a well-populated area and we have a good description of the offender.

“Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw someone shortly before or after the time of the attack matching the description – perhaps in possession of a bicycle.

“Anyone with CCTV or dashcam or any information should contact police immediately.”

Call police on 0161 856 4409 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.