Woman sexually assaulted walking her dog at Wigan Flashes nature reserve

Police are appealing for information after a woman her 50s was sexually assaulted as she walked with her dog through a Wigan nature reserve.

She was attacked between 7.30am and 8am on Saturday (10 September).

GMP believe it was an “isolated incident” but have increased patrols as they try to find her attacker.

The woman was walking through Wigan Flashes with her dog when she was approached by a man, who pushed her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.

The man then took her mobile phone and left.

The offender is described as being white, aged around 19 or 20, 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build with short brown/gingery hair combed back.

He was wearing a blue T-shirt and a dark navy blue bomber jacket.

What did police say?

PC Nathan Meadows, of Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan district, said: “We understand that this incident will cause concern, but we believe this to be an isolated incident and are working hard to locate the male responsible. We will also have extra patrols in the area from today onwards.

“I’d ask anyone with any information, or anyone who may have witnessed the offender in the area, to please contact Wigan CID on 0161 856 7122 quoting log number 913 of September 10, as soon as possible.

“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”