Police hunting for the perpetrator responsible for the stabbing of two women within half a mile of each other last month have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to.

One victim, a 71-year-old woman, was left with serious injuries after she was stabbed by a hooded man in a 'disturbing and violent' attack in Derker, Oldham at 6pm on November 20.

The incident is believed to be linked to an earlier attack on November 1 which saw another woman, 61, stabbed in similar circumstances just half a mile from the site of the earlier incident at around 6.30pm.

Greater Manchester Police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to following the stabbing of two women last month

In the footage, which was released on December 9, a man is seen cycling along a residential road

Both victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries and are now recovering at home after being discharged.

Greater Manchester Police has now released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to in connection with the assaults.

Det Insp Benjamin Cottam, of the GMP's Major Incident Team said: 'Thankfully both women survived these violent and motiveless attacks but police are still working tirelessly to find whoever is responsible for these assaults.

'Do you recognise the man in the attached videos?

'We are appealing for members of the public to come forward and assist us in identifying this man so that we can speak with him in connection with the incidents.

'If you have seen this man please contact police as soon as possible with any details you have about him.

'If you have any information about this incident that can assist us, please get in touch as soon as possible via the Police Public Portal https://mipp.police.uk.'

Benjamin Cottam, of the GMP's Major Incident Team said the team is working tirelessly to find whoever is responsible for these assaults

The police are appealing for members of the public to come forward and assist them in identifying this man so that they can speak with him in connection with the incidents

Following the incidents last month Detective Chief Inspector James Faulkner, of the Oldham District, said: 'These were violent and motiveless attacks that have left two vulnerable women fearing for their safety.

'These are clearly two very serious incidents and I am particularly keen to speak to anyone that was on or around Stoneleigh Street and Longfield Crescent at the time of the attacks and may have heard or seen anything unusual or suspicious.

'I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents and find those responsible. I have a dedicated team of detectives investigating them and you will see extra patrols in these areas over the coming days and weeks.

'Please stay vigilant and report anything suspicious to the police.'

On November 20, a 71-year-old woman, was left with serious injuries after she was stabbed by a hooded man on Stoneleigh Street, Manchester (pictured)