Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Bury last year.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are "continuing to investigate" after the attack, which happened on Tuesday, October 3 at around 4pm on Manchester Road. 

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The force has released a picture of a man in connection with the incident and believe he may have information that can help with their investigation.

No arrests have been made.

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PC Zak Wood, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “We understand the concern this will raise but want to reassure the local community despite the time passed we are continuing to exhaust all lines of enquiry to ensure we can find the person responsible and remain committed on tackling violence against women and girls.

“We are now able to appeal to the public, and in particular the person pictured, to see if we can retrieve any further detail around this incident to obtain new evidence.

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“The victim is continuing to receive the appropriate support throughout all of this and anyone with information is asked to call the district direct on 0161 856 8129 or 101 quoting incident 2538 of 03/10/2023.”

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Greater Manchester Police has also released the following information:

Report and Support

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk).

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There are also lots of organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester and nationally that can help and provide support for you.

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit our support pages.

Support for Rape and Sexual Assault:

St. Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre - Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

Trafford Rape Crisis and Manchester Rape Crisis are run by women for women who have experienced rape and sexual abuse. They are both confidential and can provide information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.

We Are Survivors Manchester - provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape, or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.