Police Investigate Alleged Rape of Young Man in Rochdale
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information following the alleged rape of a young man on Milnrow Road in Rochdale on August 16. CCTV images have been released as part of the investigation.
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08:04, 30 August 2026
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information following an alleged rape of a young man on Milnrow Road in Rochdale on August 16. CCTV images have been released as part of the investigation.
07:43, 30 August 2026
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information following the alleged rape of a young man in Rochdale on August 16, 2026. Officers have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
07:01, 30 August 2026
Greater Manchester Police are investigating an alleged rape of a young man that occurred on August 16, 2026, and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify.
Greater Manchester Police are investigating an alleged rape of a young man that occurred in Rochdale on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Officers responded to reports of the incident at approximately 11.30am, with the areas of Milnrow Road and Newbold Street identified as significant to the investigation.
In an effort to gather more information, police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to regarding the incident. Authorities believe this individual may have valuable information that could assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police by calling 101 and quoting log number 1763 of 16/08/2026. Alternatively, information can be submitted via the LiveChat function on the GMP website or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
The police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could aid the investigation. The release of CCTV images is part of their ongoing efforts to ensure justice is served.
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