COPS are appealing for information after an alleged sexual assault on a woman.
A woman reported she was attacked between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
The incident is believed to have occurred near to the industrial premises at the end of Cemetery Road, next to Wigan Cemetery.
It is said that the woman was assaulted in a blue car – she is receiving support from specialist officers.
A male suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault but has been bailed while cops enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Constable Alex Hunter, of Wigan CID, said: “I understand the concern that this will raise within the local community, but I can reassure residents that this was an isolated incident with no other related reports, and that we are investigating this crime with all resources that are available to us.”
Cops are urging anyone who was in the immediate vicinity of Cemetery Road and Wigan Cemetery on 2 November, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm to call them quoting log 1475-04/11/2025.
