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Three men have raped and assaulted a man in Oldham

"We are persisting in examining all leads to locate the individuals accountable and are dedicated to addressing these offenses."

Three men assaulted and sexually attacked a man in Oldham near Wrigley Head in Failsworth. Police have initiated a thorough investigation to apprehend the perpetrators. The incident occurred around 5:55 pm on Friday. According to authorities, the victim was targeted by the assailants, and there is no threat to the general public.

Greater Manchester Police said; "We are now looking to speak to three men in relation to this incident and they are described as black men in their 30s, with black and white scarfs round their necks and of an athletic build. One man was wearing jeans and another wearing trousers with pockets on. "Officers are also keen on identifying anyone who was in the area around that time - this includes anyone who may have any relevant doorbell, dashcam, or CCTV footage from around the time of the incident."

Detective Inspector Andrew Day from our Oldham District said: “Our specialist officers are supporting the man involved in this incident and we are doing all we can to provide the appropriate care that he needs at this time. “We understand the concern this will raise but we want to reassure everyone that we are continuing to investigate all lines of enquiry to ensure we can find those responsible and remain committed on tackling these crimes.

"The local community will see an increased police presence in and around the area and I would encourage members of the public to approach our officers if they have any additional concerns.

“We would like to appeal to anyone with information to please get in touch with officers. In particular, if you were around the area at the time of the incident and saw anything that looked suspicious, unusual or out of place.

"Please contact us as your help could prove to be extremely useful. No matter how big or small it may seem, all information is vital.”

If you have any information, please contact us via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2753 of 02/08/2024.You can also contact the CID team directly on 0161 856 8999. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk).

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There are also lots of organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester and nationally that can help and provide support for you. Follow Manchester Today on Facebook, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Newsdesk@ManchesterToday.org.uk


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