Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information regarding a serious sexual assault of a teenage girl.

According to police, the incident took place at around 1.00am on Friday 28 November 2025 at Nuthurst Park. It is reported that a teenage girl has been the victim of a serious sexual assault after she met a man in his mid-20s at Newton Heath and Moston tram stop.

Authorities say that the suspect is believed to be a male in his mid-20s from the Failsworth area. It is also reported that he met the victim at Newton Heath and Moston tram stop and walked with her to Nuthurst Park, where the sexual assault has taken place.

PC Suliat Gboshe from the City of Manchester division said: “We understand that this incident will be extremely worrying for the local community, and we want to assure the public that this incident is being taken very seriously. The protection of women and girls is an absolute priority to GMP.”

If you have any information or feel you know who this man is please contact police on 101, Live Chat or Crime Stoppers log number CRI/06A1/0028433/25