Police have released an e-fit image of a man they wish to speak to after a 13-year-old girl was raped in Bolton.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, which took place in the Blackrod area earlier this year.
The incident took place on the evening of January 29, near Hill Lane and Vicarage Road, and was reported to Greater Manchester Police in April.
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Following their enquiries to date, police have today (September 23) issued an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack, which is believed to be an isolated incident.
In a series of posts on Twitter, a spokesperson for GMP Bolton North said: "We've released an e-fit of a man detectives want to speak to after a 13-year-old girl was raped in Blackrod earlier this year.
"The man's said to have a scar on the right side of his face under his cheekbone and has brown eyes.
"He is believed to be 5ft 11ins tall with a slim and ripped build, straight dark brown hair, facial stubble and has a Manchester accent.
"We understand he was wearing a navy blue Berghaus bubble jacket, light grey crew neck top and black jogging trousers.
"The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, January 29, near Hill Lane and Vicarage Road and investigators have been following all available lines of enquiry since the incident was reported in April, and are now able to issue a made-up image of a man of interest in this case.
"Specialist officers and relevant partner agencies are supporting the victim and enquiries so far confidently indicate this is an isolated attack."
Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident itself is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 5757, quoting number 2126 of April 23, 2021.
