Man in 20s raped in ‘horrific’ town centre attack as police call for information

The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning

Police have made an appeal for information following the rape of a man in Bolton town centre which they have described as a "shocking and horrific" attack. The 22-year-old was attacked by another man who walked with him from Nelson Square to Back Mawdsley Street, where the assault took place, according to police. No arrests have been made as of yet and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. A GMP spokesman said: "At around 3.30am this morning (Sunday 7 November 2021), police were called to reports of a rape on Back Mawdsely Street, Bolton. "Enquiries have established that the victim - a 22 year old man - was approached by a man near Nelson Square who walked with him to Back Mawdsley Street where he proceeded to rape the victim. "No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing." Detective Sergeant Dominic Beaver, of GMP's Bolton division, added: "This is a shocking and horrific incident and the victim is currently receiving support from specialist officers. "We are following all lines of enquiry to identify the individual responsible and ensure he is brought to justice. "We have increased patrols in the area whilst our enquiries are ongoing. "If anyone was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious or has any information about this rape, please do not hesitate to contact police as soon as possible." https://twitter.com/GMPBoltonNorth/status/1457394318088486916?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet If anyone has any information, they can contact police on 0161 856 5757, quoting incident number 568 of November 7 2021. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Related links:

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