Woman sexually assaulted as she walked along Oldham Road

CCTV still of the offender is described as being white, in his late 20s, of a slim build and with a shaved head but with light-coloured hair growing back.

A 25-year-old woman was sexually assaulted as she was walking along Oldham Road toward The Landing at about 2.25pm on 5 June 2015.

She was listening to music on her headphones when she noticed a man walking on the same side of the road.

Initially she paid no attention to him but he then, without warning, he sexually assaulted her.

When she confronted him, the offender simply stared and then smiled before jogging away towards the junction of Oldham Road and Wood Street, before the victim lost sight of him.

Police are now appealing to anyone who has information to come forward.

The offender is described as being white, in his late 20s, of a slim build and with a shaved head but with light-coloured hair growing back. He was said to have a distinctive round face and wearing a red T-shirt, dark blue adidas tracksuit bottoms with three stripes down each side and trainers.

He was also said to be carrying a rucksack on his back that had a light lime green patch in the shape of a semi-circle on both the top and bottom with a darker pattern inbetween.

Police have now issued two CCTV stills and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

Police Constable Anthony Taylor said: "This young woman was simply minding her own business, walking along the road and listening to music when she was sexually assaulted by the offender.

"From his reaction, it appears as if the offender thought this was some sort of joke but I can assure everyone, especially the victim, that we take all such reports very seriously and we will be doing everything we can to identify who this man is.

"I would appeal to anyone who either witnessed the incident itself, or who suspects they know who the offender is from the very good description we have issued, to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.