A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault in Middleton and remains in police custody for questioning.
It follows an incident two weeks ago when a woman in her 20’s was followed on Grimshaw Lane before being dragged into an alleyway and assaulted.
The victim managed to escape and scream for help. She was not injured but was, understandably, shaken.
The man fled the scene on foot towards a nearby field.
DC Melanie Jeffery, of GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “This incident was traumatising for the victim. Officers and partner agencies are continuing to offer her support.
“We have a suspect in custody for questioning but our investigation is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us or Crimestoppers, anonymously.”
