A TEENAGER was sexually assaulted in Bury while walking through a subway.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at around 9.15pm on Friday, July 31.

The victim was walking through the subway which connects Jubilee Way and Bolton Street in Bury when she was approached by a man.

The man pushed her up against the wall and sexually assaulted her, before walking off when she threatened to call for help.

The offender is described as an olive-skinned man, in his late 20s or early 30s, around 5ft 8in tall, with a dimple in his chin, and of average build with a local accent.

He was wearing a dark-coloured hooded top with the hood up, dark trousers which were slightly lighter than his top and dark trainers.

Detective Sergeant Ian Partington said: “This was obviously a distressing ordeal for the young victim, who was forced to fight off the assault of a much older man.

“She bravely stood up for herself, pushing him away and threatening to call for help unless he stopped the attack.

“Anyone capable of committing this act against a young girl in a subway is capable of potentially attacking other young victims, which is why it is so important we identify this man.

“If you saw anything of the attack, or believe you saw someone matching the above description in the area at the time, please contact police.”

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