Man charged with raping girl, 15, near Eccles Recreation Ground

A man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl as she walked near a recreation ground.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the teenager was walking near Eccles Recreation Ground in Salford before she was attacked between 23:00 GMT on 23 October and 02:00 on 24 October.

Aaron McColl, of Brindleheath Road in Salford, has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 32-year-old is due to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Police said the rape allegation was reported on 6 November.