A WOMAN has been raped in an alleyway.

The incident happened at about 10pm on Sunday night in the cut-through between Hilton Street and Cleggs Lane.

Police investigating have combed the area for evidence but no arrests have been made.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman: "The investigation is at an early stage and enquiries are on-going to establish exactly what has occurred."

Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area between 10pm and 10.30pm.

Call them on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.