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Police appeal after two women allegedly assaulted in Oldham

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to, in connection with the alleged assaults of two women in Oldham.

Greater Manchester Police are investigating two assaults reported to have taken place on Monday morning (20 February) at the Freehold tram stop and Morrisons area of Hollinwood respectively.

The assaults are believed to be connected and involved two females.

No arrests have been made at this time but detectives are conducting further enquiries, a GMP spokesperson has said. 

Officers have now released the image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the assaults and who they believe could assist with enquiries.

Anyone who has any information that could help identify the man – including any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage – is asked to get in touch by calling 0161 856 8891 or 0161 856 8999, quoting incident number 891 of 20.02.2023.

Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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