Man is 'sexually assaulted' while on his way to work in Manchester – as police hunt attacker

Police are appealing for information after a man was ‘seriously’ sexually assaulted in north Manchester.

Officers said the man was on his way to work when he was attacked on Hendham Vale in Harpurhey at around 8:15am on Monday December 4. 

The force described it as a ‘horrific and distressing crime’ and added there will be extra officers in the area to ‘reassure’ the public.

The male offender is described as black, in his mid-30s and around six-feet tall, according to Greater Manchester Police. 

They said he was wearing a snood, baseball cap and black hoodie, black jogging bottoms with white markings going down one side and trailing on the floor.

Officers said the man was on his way to work when he was attacked on Hendham Vale in Harpurhey at around 8:15am on Monday December 4

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The force described it as a ‘horrific and distressing crime ‘ and added there will be extra officers in the area to ‘reassure’ the public

Detective Sergeant Carla Dalton, of North Manchester CID, said: ‘This is a horrific and distressing crime that will rightly cause concern within the local community.

‘The victim has bravely provided a statement and is being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time. 

‘We are determined to catch this dangerous individual and appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time.

‘Members of the public will see extra officers in the area as we carry out our enquiries. 

‘We are committed to keeping people safe in our communities and I can reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to reinforce this.’

Anyone with information, dashcam footage or who was in the area at the time should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting log 1001-04/12/2023.