Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted at a park.
The incident happned on the morning of May 12 at Queen's Park in Bolton.
The woman was near the duck pond when she was approached by a man.
He tried to start a conversation with the victim before he put his arm around her and sexually assaulted her.
Then man then left, heading towards Chorley New Road.
No arrests have been made.
A Greater Manchester Police statement read: "Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a sexual assault in Bolton.
"At around 8.55am on Tuesday 12 May 2020, police were called to reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted by a man in Queen's Park.
"Officers attended and enquiries established that the victim, who’s in her 50s, was near the duck pond when she was approached by a man.
"The man tried to start a conversation and put his arm around her before sexually assaulting her and fleeing the scene on foot in the direction of Chorley New Road."
The offender is described as having a 'European' accent, according to officers.
Police added: "An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made.
"The offender is described as having a European, possibly Portuguese, accent."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5619 quoting 855 of 12/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
