Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after sex attacks in Rochdale parks
A man in his 20s has been arrested in Rochdale, UK, on suspicion of two counts of attempted rape following attacks in local parks. Greater Manchester Police are conducting a robust investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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A man has been arrested in connection with two sex attacks less than two hours apart in Rochdale. The man in his 20s has been held on suspicion of attempted rape following the incidents in the borough this morning (Saturday, July 25), which are being treated as linked. The first incident, which happened in Broadfield Park in the town centre, was reported to police at around 6:15am. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a she had been seuxally assaulted by a stranger. Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter There was then a second incident n Milnrow Memorial Park which was reported at 8:38am. The woman also said she had been attacked by a man she didn't know.
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