Man sought in connection with serious and sexual assault

Image courtesy of Greater Manchester Police

Police are appealing for further information regarding a sexual assault and serious assault in Manchester city centre.

The incidents occurred inside the 'The Freemount Bar' on Oldham Street in the city centre's Northern Quarter between 11pm and 11:30pm on Sunday, August 29, 2022.

Two males approached a group of women on a night out in the area and attempted to talk to the women.

One of the men is then suspected to have sexually assaulted a 23-year-old woman in the group and the two men continued to talk to the group of women.

One of the women began to question the men and stated they were not interested, and the two men then proceeded to walk away from the group.

As the two men walk away, one of the women from the group pretends to pour drink over the one of the mans' heads.

The man then turned around and punched a 22-year-old woman, causing serious injuries.

The report was made to GMP the following day and an investigation is ongoing.

GMP would like to speak to the man (pictured) in connection to this incident and are appealing to the public for any information.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have CCTV footage or mobile phone footage from that area on that evening, is asked to contact GMP on 0161 856 4275 quoting Log 1494 of 29/08/2022.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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