COPS are urgently appealing for witnesses after a single attacker is thought to have sexually assaulted ten women in the space of an hour in Manchester.

The attacks all happened in broad daylight within close proximity to one another in the city centre yesterday afternoon.

2 Sex attacks were reported in Deansgate (pictured), as well as St John’s Street, Byron Street, Peter Street and Deansgate Locks Credit: google

Between 1.55pm and 2.50pm several similar incidents were reported in Deansgate, St John’s Street, Byron Street, Peter Street and Deansgate Locks.

Most of the victims described the perpetrator as a muscular black man, with short black hair.

They also told cops he was wearing a grey hoody with black jeans and carrying a black jacket.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assaults or a man fitting the description to contact police.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in connection with the incidents and remains in police custody for questioning.

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Detective Constable Paul Wilde of GMP’s City of Manchester Team, said: “A man has preyed on woman in the city centre, conducting a tirade of sexual assaults and this will not be tolerated.

“I’m appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a sexual assault at any of these locations today or anyone who saw a man fitting the description to get in contact.

“Help and support is there for people who want to come forward and report sexual offences or speak to someone about the concerns they may have.”

2 Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested in connection with the attacks Credit: Getty Images

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6075 or 101 quoting reference number 1195 of 7 October.

People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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