Reports of two girls raped in Manchester city centre Published duration 20 September 2015

image copyright Google image caption Police were called to Brazil Street at about 16:00 on Saturday

Police are investigating after reports two girls, aged 15 and 17, were raped in Manchester city centre.

The incident happened in a car park on Brazil Street at about 16:00 BST on Saturday, police said.

The victims are receiving support from specially trained officers, said Det Insp Debbie Oakes.

Detectives have appealed for witnesses who may have seen something suspicious between 15:00 and 16:00 to come forward.

DI Oakes, of Greater Manchester Police said: "The city centre is a very busy place around this time on a Saturday.

"I know incidents like this can cause a lot of distress but I would like to assure the public that we will always take reports of this nature extremely seriously and we have launched a full investigation."