Teenager raped after being held down and robbed by two other women in 'horrendous' attack

Investigation: Greater Manchester Police say the woman was raped in the early hours on Wedneday
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Jamie Bullen23 September 2016
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An 18-year-old was raped after being held down and robbed by two other women.

Greater Manchester Police said the female victim was thrown to the ground in Manchester city centre on Wednesday by a man who then held her down with a woman while a second woman robbed her.

The man then raped the woman before the trio fled from the scene in Major Street towards the city’s Gay Village shortly before 3am.

Detective Inspector Dave Moores of GMP’s Serious Sexual Offences Unit said: “This was a horrendous attack on a young woman which has, understandably, left her extremely distressed.

“We are providing her with support from specially trained officers and have launched a full investigation.”

The man is described as white, in his early 20s, of slim build and with a clean-shaven face. He was wearing sports clothing.

The first woman, who helped restrain the victim during the robbery, is described as 18, of mixed race with a scrawny build and had her hair tied up in a ponytail. She spoke with a local accent.

The second woman, who carried out the robbery, is described as mixed race, in her early 20s and had a messy ponytail. She also spoke with a local accent.

Detectives leading the investigation are asking anyone who may have seen people matching the description of the group between 2am and 3pm to come forward.

Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 1911 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

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