Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted rape of a woman in Manchester city centre.
A around 3.15am on Friday 10 July 2015, a man approached a 32-year-old woman on St Andrew’s Street, Piccadilly and she agreed to walk with him.
When they got to nearby waste ground he tried to rape her before he cycled off on a pedal bike.
The man is described as being black, in his 30’s, of medium to stocky build, and had neat tight dread locks in a bob style.
Detective Constable Kimberley Hames-Evans said: “The victim has been left shaken by her ordeal and specially trained officers have been supporting her. I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the attack or saw a man fitting the description given cycling away from the scene, to call police as soon as possible.
“This enquiry is still at an early stage and the investigation is on-going. I would appeal for the man shown in the footage to get in contact as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 2209 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.
– If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.
– You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively people can refer themselves to St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515.
– St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them either as a self-referral or via Greater Manchester Police.
– Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500. Black and Minority Ethnic helpline: 0161 273 4514.
– Survivors Manchester offers support and counselling for adult male survivors of sexual abuse and rape, regardless of when the event happened. Contact 07919 246 267.
