Man raped in Oldham club toilet

POLICE want to speak to people who may have witnessed a man being raped in an Oldham nightclub toilet.

The 22-year-old victim was in a cubicle of the toilets in The Lock nightclub, Oldham Road, Failsworth, when he was attacked.

The incident happened at around 1am on Saturday, April 30. Police understand there were around 20 people in the toilets at the time of the offence.

Det Sgt Liz Hopkinson, of Oldham Sexual Offences Investigation Unit, said: “The victim is understandably upset by what happened and has been seen by specially-trained officers.

“I now want to hear from anyone who can tell us what happened.

“I believe there were a large number of people in the toilets at the time of the offence so I am convinced some of them hold vital information.

“The attack only lasted a few moments and it may not have been obvious to anyone there that they had actually witnessed a rape.

“However, we are confident that the victim’s account is correct and want to reassure him we are doing everything we can to catch the offender.”


Anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault can contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161-872 5050 or 999 in an emergency.
St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester, can also be contacted on 0161-276 6515.