For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Bolton.
Police were called to a report of a concern for the welfare of a woman in Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, shortly after 11.45pm on Friday (June 4).
A cordon was in place on the busy road, near to an Asda, throughout the night and into yesterday morning. Crime scene investigation officers were spotted working at the scene.
Ayman Ali 34, of no fixed address, has now been charged with sexual assault on a female. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court tomorrow (7 June).
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