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Police appeal for information after ‘serious sexual assault’ of a woman in Rochdale

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 14th December 2022

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has issued a public appeal for information after a woman was subject to a serious sexual assault in Rochdale.

The force says officers were called to reports of a serious sexual assault of a 25-year-old woman at a premises on Fleece Street in Rochdale town centre in the early hours of Sunday 11 December 2022, and they are now seeking the public’s help.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they are keen to trace, who they believe may be able to help the police with their enquiries.

“Can you help locate this man?” GMP calls on the public.

Giving further information on the situation, detective Sergeant Steven Gilliland from Rochdale CID said: “We firstly would like to thank the bravery of the victim in coming forwards and having the strength to help us with our enquiries.

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“We are extremely keen to speak to this man and to anyone who was in the Fleece Street area around 3.30am on Sunday 11 December 2022.”

GMP is also looking to speak to anyone who may have any other further relevant information.

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Anyone who recognises the man pictured and has any information on his whereabouts can contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 8719, or by calling 101.

You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Fleece Street in Rochdale town centre / Credit: Google Maps

GMP has also emphasised that if you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, the force encourages people not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so they can get the help and support available.

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Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women, and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester – with services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

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Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support, and counselling service, which you can call on 0161 273 4500 or email [email protected]

Male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape, or sexual exploitation can call Survivors Manchester for specialist trauma informed support on 0161 236 2182.

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Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

Police are trying to track down the family of a man who died after being found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.

Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.

A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.

Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.

It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.

Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.

As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.

Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.

The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.

Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.  

Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.

The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.

Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.

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“Help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline,” Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity urged in it’s public appeal for donations.

You can help make sure ‘A Bed Every Night’ is a reality for all by donating here.

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