A pensioner was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in a Salford park last week after her attacker struck up conversation claiming he wanted to practice his English.
The 75-year-old victim was sitting on a bench in Peel Park at around 2pm on Wednesday July 11 when a man approached asking whether he could talk to her.
She agreed but felt uncomfortable when he stared asking sexual questions, he got up to walk away but then kissed her and touched her inappropriately.
The man spoke with a Middle Eastern accent, is in his mid-20s and is of average build.
He wore a black sweatshirt with a yellow logo on the left sleeve, black trousers, scruffy black shoes, black-rimmed glasses and carried a pink perspex A4 folder.
Detective Constable Lucy Pearson, based at Pendleton police station, said: “The victim was trying to be helpful when he asked could he practice his English with her.
“Instead, the offender took advantage of this kindness and sexually assaulted an elderly woman.
“We believe there may have been a number of people in the park due to the recent good weather and it is thought he made off towards the Maxwell building at Salford University.
“I would ask anyone who may have seen this man, particularly someone fitting the description carrying a pink A4 folder, or witnessed the assault itself to contact police.”
Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 5041 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Picture courtesy of University of Salford via Flickr, with thanks
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