A 29-year-old woman was left in just her socks and underwear after being raped during a festival in Heaton Park over the weekend, police have revealed.
It is believed the victim became detached from her group of friends whilst attending the Holi One Colour Festival on Saturday August 2.
The victim reported the incident to the police the following day who are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Claire Phythian said: “We are very keen to ascertain the exact circumstances as to how this young woman ended up being assaulted.
“We know that she last saw her friends at about 8pm, and that they did not see her again until the following day.”
The woman arrived at the festival wearing blue denim shorts, a black boob tube under a white vest, a grey and black leopard print scarf and leopard print wellington boots.
After the incident she was wearing only her underwear, socks and a white jumper.
She then walked to a pub on Middleton Road around 10.15om before getting a taxi home a short time later.
“We are appealing for witnesses & if you believe you recognise the description of the woman and have information about her whereabouts between 8pm and 10pm, please contact the Serious Sexual Offences Unit on 0161 856 1911,” added Detective Sergeant Claire Phythian.
Alternatively, people can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Image courtesy of Jeremy Nicoll, with thanks
