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Manchester Evening News
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Thomas George

Police release CCTV image of man after teenage girl sexually assaulted inside Piccadilly station

Detectives have issued an image of a man they want to speak to after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted inside Piccadilly station. Officers say a man followed the girl from the ticket barriers at the railway station to Café Nero.

He then sexually assaulted her. The incident happened at 7.20pm on Thursday, July 7.

Issuing a CCTV image, British Transport Police (BTP) say they believe the man pictured may have information that could assist their investigation.

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In a statement, a BTP spokesperon said: "Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a sexual assault at Manchester Piccadilly station are today releasing this CCTV image in connection.

"At 7.20pm on Thursday 7 July, a man followed a teenage girl from the ticket barriers to Café Nero. He then sexually assaulted her.

"Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

"If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 537 of 07/07/22. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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