Police want to speak to this man about a sexual assault in a Northern Quarter bar
Police have released a new image of a man they’d like to speak to regarding a sexual assault and a serious assault in a Northern Quarter bar.
The incident saw one 22-year-old female punched in the face, while another 23-year-old woman was suspected to have been sexually assaulted.
The incidents occurred inside The Freemount on Oldham Street between 11pm and 11.30pm on Sunday 29 August.
GMP said that two males approached a group of females on a night out and tried to start a conversation.
One is then suspected to have sexually assaulted one of the group of women while they continued to talk to them.
After being told that the women were not interested, the males turned away, and one of the females pretended to pour a drink over one of their heads.
He then turned around and punched a 22-year-old female in the face, causing serious injuries.
A report was made to GMP the following day and the investigation is ongoing.
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A statement said: “GMP would like to speak to the male (pictured) in connection to this incident and are appealing to the public for any information.
“Anyone who witnessed this incident, 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.”
Featured image: GMP