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Man alleged to have harassed girls in Westhoughton park
The incident took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 24, at 3.45pm in Westhoughton Central Park.
GMP said the following: “We have received a report regarding a man allegedly harassing girls in a park in Bolton yesterday afternoon (24 February).
“No arrests have been made, and enquiries are ongoing. We would ask anyone with information regarding this incident to get in touch with us.”
An anonymous post was made on social media alleging the man approached the girls in a park in Westhoughton around 3.45pm on February 24.
He allegedly approached the girls and called them ‘beautiful’, asking their names, which schools they attended, and what time they finished school.
He then allegedly positioned himself near one of the girls and called her beautiful again.
The girls managed to escape by running back to school.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2506 of 24/02/26.
Alternatively, those with information can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.