Police are looking for a guy who posed as a taxi driver and tried to drag a woman into the bushes in a ‘horrific’ incident.
The woman had followed the man before he assaulted her, and she was able to flee the attempted sexual assault and alert passers-by yesterday night.
The male was observed fleeing Platt Fields Park in Manchester, heading towards Yew Tree Road.
Police were called just before 11.15pm and enquiries are on-going to trace him.
Officers are keen to speak to is described as an Asian male, in his 30s, with short, dark cropped hair and short, dark full beard wearing a black coat.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Norman, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: ‘This was a horrific attack on a woman who thankfully managed to raise the alarm but has been left extremely shook up and is receiving the support she needs.’
He continued: ‘No woman should have such an incident happen to them and all women should feel safe which is why violence against women and girls is one of GMP’s top priorities.
‘A team of detectives are currently pursuing all immediate lines of enquiry and we’re now appealing to the public to come forward with any information that may assist us.’
If you have any information about the incident or the male described, you can report it by 0161 856 6051 or report it online or via www.gmp.police.uk.