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22.05.2022 - 18:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A woman was dragged into some bushes by a man in a south Manchester park in a horrific attempted sexual assault.
The man - who pretended he was a taxi driver - approached the victim near Platt Fields Park on Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield last night (Saturday). He followed her before he grabbed her and pulled her into the trees, police said.
She managed to raise the alarm with passers-by about the terrifying attack, which happened at around 11.15pm. The man ran away from the scene in the direction of Yew Tree Road.
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Police are now hunting him down. He is described as being Asian and aged in his 30s. He has short, dark cropped hair with a short, dark full beard and was wearing a black coat.
Officers investigating the incident remain at the scene, where the 'Flashback Festival' music event was also held yesterday. Police said patrols have been stepped up in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Norman, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: "We’re aware this will no doubt raise concerns in the community and those who attended the music event nearby but I would like to reassure them that we have a number officers carrying out an investigation.
“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. We have increased patrols in the area in response to this incident. 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
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