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A man grabbed a woman from behind as she walked through woods and told her not to scream in a chilling attack.
The terrifying incident happened as the victim was walking home through Alkrington Woods in Middleton at around 6.45pm on Wednesday (August 3). She first noticed a man who was standing near to the duck pond, police said.
She believes it was this man who then grabbed her from behind as she walked and put his hand over her mouth. He also grabbed her around the waist and told her not to scream as he 'had a knife'.
She bravely managed to pull his hand from her mouth and screamed for help. The suspect then ran away.
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The victim had recently moved to the area from Birmingham, officers said. She has been left 'considerably distressed' after the attack.
Police have now released CCTV pictures of a man they want to talk to about the incident. Anyone who recognises him, or who has any information, is being urged to get in touch.
DI Joanne Williams from Rochdale CID said: “As the victim walked through the woods, she had noticed a male stood next to the duck pond, who she believed was the same man who then approached her from behind. He put one hand over her mouth and the opposite arm around her waist.
"He told her not to scream as he “had a knife”. Bravely, the victim pulled at the hand over her mouth and screamed, causing the man to run off.
"Understandably, this attack has caused considerable and understandable distress to our victim, and it is imperative officers speak to this man as soon as possible. Enquiries are ongoing and a review of CCTV footage in the surrounding areas has picked up this man who we need to speak to.
"We are keen
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