Teenager in rape attack
Date published: 22 January 2015
A TEENAGE boy was attacked and raped as he walked through a country park in Park Bridge on the Ashton border.
The 14-year-old was walking his dog close to the heritage centre and after letting his dog off the lead was grabbed from behind on the afternoon of November 2. The boy tried to fend him off but the offender raped him before walking off.
The man is described as white, aged 30-40, around 5ft 8in tall with pale skin, small legs and a big torso. He had a “stubby” build and short black, spiked hair on top of his head and blonde back and sides. He was wearing a silver watch on his right wrist.
Det Insp Richard Ennis, said: “This was a terrifying attack on a teenage boy who has been left traumatised. He felt he couldn’t report the attack until now.”
Anyone with information should call police 0161 856 9350 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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