An investigation is underway after a man posing as taxi driver allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman. 

Police were called to the scene at Platt Fields Park on Wilmslow Road at around 11.15pm on Saturday night to reports that a woman had been followed by a man pretending to be a taxi driver who pulled her into bushes.

The woman managed to raise the alarm to passers-by and the man ran off towards Yew Tree Road.

Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Norman, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “We’re aware this will no doubt raise concerns in the community and those who attended the music event nearby, but I would like to reassure them that we have a number officers carrying out an investigation and there are increased patrols in the area.

“This was a horrific attack on a woman who thankfully managed to raise the alarm but has been left extremely shook up and is receiving the support she needs.

“No woman should have such an incident happen to them and all women should feel safe which is why violence against women and girls is one of GMP’s top priorities.”

Officers have described the man they are looking for as an Asian male, in his 30s, with short, dark cropped hair and short, dark full beard wearing a black coat. 

Anyone with any information can call police on 0161 856 6051 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.