NewsPolice appeal for help following sexual assault in Bury

Police appeal for help following sexual assault in Bury

Detectives in Bury are investigating reports of a rape in the Redvales Playing fields.

Police are appealing for information in order to identify four men who were in the area off Manchester Road between 3.30am and 6am on Sunday, September 1.

The men were wearing sports clothing and had a black Labrador dog with them.

Officers believe they could have important information that would support their investigation.

If this was you, or if you have information or dashcam footage that could help police identify and/or speak with these men, contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 8213 or 101, quoting log reference 940-01/09/2024.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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