A TEENAGE girl was raped in Bolton town centre.

Now police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about the attack.

At about 4am on Sunday, April 21, an 18-year-old girl was approached by a man in Lush nightclub in Bradshawgate, police said.

He led her outside to an alleyway behind the club where he raped her.

The rapist is a thin, 6ft 2in-tall , white man with broad shoulders.

He is believed to be in his mid 20s and has dark hair and a pale complexion.

He was wearing a coloured t-shirt and dark trousers and is not believed to be English speaking.

Det Insp Damian Simpson, from the police's serious sexual offences unit, said: “We have launched a full investigation to find out the circumstances surrounding this incident and we are providing support to the victim.

“It would have been very busy in the area that night. We would urge anyone who recognises the man in the picture or saw anything that night to get in touch with police.

“We believe a man spoke to the offender in the alleyway following the assault and it may be that he saw the offence took place. If this was you, we would very much like to hear from you.”

Anyone with information can call police on 0161 8561812 or 0161 8561891 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.