Chorley woman sexually assaulted by man 'brandishing knife' in her own home

A manhunt is underway after a woman was subjected to a "serious sexual assault at knifepoint" in her own home.
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The attacker forced his way into the house in the Harpers Lane area, Chorley, between 3am and 4am yesterday (January 25) after the victim opened the door.

Police said the victim was then subjected to a "serious sexual assault at knifepoint."

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Officers have confirmed no arrests have been made at this stage but enquiries are ongoing to identify the man responsible.

They are now appealing for witnesses following the horror attack, which is being treated as an isolated incident, and are asking locals to check dash cam footage and CCTV.

Det Insp Pete Reil, of South CID, said: "This is a shocking incident which I am aware will cause a great deal of concern in the community.

"Although our investigation is at a very early stage, I would like to reassure the public that we have dedicated officers working on this case and a number of enquiries have already been made.

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"I would like to stress that this is being treated as an isolated incident and reassurance patrols have already been stepped up in the area. Those patrols will continue."

A woman was sexually assaulted in her home in the Harpers Lane area.A woman was sexually assaulted in her home in the Harpers Lane area.
A woman was sexually assaulted in her home in the Harpers Lane area.

Detectives say the man was described as tall and wearing a black snood over the bottom half of his face.

He was also wearing a dark coloured beanie hat with a white tick on the front.

Anyone with information has been urged to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log number 0401 of January 25, 2021.

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Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contact anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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