Appeal for witnesses after girl is approached by three men

A nine-year-old girl was approached by three men on a playing field

Greater Manchester Police officers have appealed for witnesses after a young was girl approached by three men in Blackley.

At about 9.40pm last Thursday (July 1), a nine-year-old girl was approached by three men on a playing field off Earby Grove.

The men took hold of the girl but she managed to run away and raise the alarm.

The men are described as two white males and one mixed race male, all wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Patrols in the area have been increased.

Detective Inspector Louise Edwards, of GMP's City of Manchester division, said: "This is a concerning incident and thankfully the child was able to run away from the men.

"I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to find these men and have increased patrols in the area whilst we investigate.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or seen any men in the area matching these descriptions 

"Anyone with information should contact North Manchester CID on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 3201 of 01/07/21."

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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