POLICE HUNT WALKDEN RAPIST WHO ATTACKED A WOMAN IN HER OWN HOME

Police are appealing for information following the rape of a woman in Salford.

At around 12.15am on Sunday 24 January 2021, police received a report that a woman had been raped in her home in the Walkden area.

An investigation was launched and enquiries have established that, between 10.30pm and 11pm on Saturday 23 January 2021, a man entered the property via an unlocked rear door and raped the female occupant.

The man is described as being white, 6ft tall, 'well built' and 35-40 years old with a ginger beard and tattoo on one of his arms. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black baseball cap with a white tick, a blue jacket, a white t-shirt, jeans and trainers with a silver emblem.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Jenkins, of GMP's Salford district, said:

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"The victim is being supported by specialist officers and partner agencies who will continue to offer her their services in the near and distant future.

"We understand that this news may cause concern but I can reassure members of the public that the investigation team are doing everything they can to identify the man responsible and ensure he faces justice.

"I appeal to anyone with information or who saw a man fitting the description in the Walkden area late on Saturday evening or early on Sunday morning to contact us or Crimestoppers, anonymously, immediately."

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Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5168 quoting 61 24/01/21 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.