Police appeal for information following a sexual assault in Sale

Police are appealing for the victim to come forward following a sexual assault at a cafe on Northenden Road in Sale on Saturday 19 October 2024 between 11am and Midday. 

Through initial enquiries, officers have established that the victim, who is a child, is believed to have been approached by an adult while they were waiting at the café counter with their parent. 

A 33-year-old woman has already been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a female under 16 and bailed pending further investigation. 

Officers have followed up on several lines of investigation and are now in the position to ask for the public’s assistance as we continue to appeal for the victim and her parent to come forward and speak to us. 

If you saw anything suspicious at around 11am on Northenden Road in Sale or if you were the victim, or anyone with information, is encouraged to call 101, quoting Log 1362 of 19/10/2024.

Alternatively, you can remain anonymous by contacting our independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.