Teenager raped in attack by man and two women in Manchester

A teenager was robbed, held down and raped by a man and two women in Manchester city centre, police say.

The female victim, aged 18, was approached and thrown to the ground in Major Street towards the city's Gay Village area.

The male and one of the women held the victim down while the second woman robbed her.

The male offender then raped the teenager before all three ran from the scene.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the attack, between 2am and 3am on Wednesday, to contact them.

Detective Inspector Dave Moores said: "This was a horrendous attack on a young woman which has, understandably, left her extremely distressed.

"We are providing her with support from specially-trained officers and have launched a full investigation."

The first woman, who helped restrain the victim during the robbery, is described as about 18, of mixed race and of scrawny build.

She had her hair tied up in a ponytail and spoke with a local accent.

The second woman, who committed the robbery, is described as mixed race, and in her early 20s.

She had her hair in a messy ponytail. She also spoke with a local accent.

The man is described as white, in his early 20s, slim and with a clean-shaven face. He was wearing sports clothing.

Anybody with information call call police on 0161 856 1911 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.