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22.03.2022 - 16:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police are continuing to hunt for a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault in Salford.
The shocking incident happened as the victim - aged in her 20s - was walking home from work on March 9. Police said she screamed out for help as she was pinned down to a bench and sexually assaulted by a man.
A CCTV image of a man detectives are looking for was released. He appeared to be carrying a guitar on his back.
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In an update issued today, police said an investigation is ongoing and officers are still looking to speak with the man. They said they believe he was seen near Portland Street and Deansgate around an hour before the incident, which happened at around 1.30am to 1.40am.
GMP said on social media today said: "Detectives in #Salford continue to progress their enquiries & we thank you for your calls so far. We believe this man was at the top of Portland St before being seen on #Deansgate just under an hour before the incident. If you have info please call us quoting 193 of 09/03/2022."
Police said previously that the woman was approached by the attacker and followed to Stanley Street in Salford, close to the border with Manchester city centre. She was inappropriately touched after being pinned down.
The man walked away from the scene. The victim is being offered specialist support.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Willis, of the Salford District, said: "This was a traumatic and shocking incident for the victim to endure and we credit her bravery for firstly getting the offender away from her and subsequently reporting this incident to us.
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