Attack on six-year-old girl - police issue plea to community

A man was arrested on Friday morning

Greater Manchester Police have issued a message to the local community following the abduction and sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in nearby Droylsden.

Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt, of GMP’s Tameside district, said: “I would, firstly, like to thank members of the public for their reaction to this incident - particularly for sharing our appeals on social media and contacting us with information which has assisted our investigation. 

“As you may know, one man who was arrested in connection with this incident has now been charged, but we are aware of the ongoing impact on the community and so additional patrols have been deployed and this will continue for the foreseeable.

"Anyone who is concerned should speak to officers directly or via our website (www.gmp.police.uk).

“We also understand the interest this case will have generated, but it is absolutely imperative that the suspect has a fair trial so we ask members of the public to refrain from engaging in conversations online, at least until proceedings have concluded. 

"We have removed previously circulated images from our channels and ask others to follow suit.

“As ever, our work doesn’t stop here, we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this investigation, but our enquiries are still ongoing and we have lots of work to do.

"We ask that anyone with any further information to contact us on 0161 856 9262 quoting incident 2270 of 17/08/2022."

Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111.

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