Police seal off park in Manchester after 12-year-old girl is raped as officers comb area for clues

Police have sealed off a park after a 12-year-old girl was raped last night. 

Police were called to Crowcroft Park, in Levenshulme, south Manchester, shortly before 11.30pm.

On arrival officers discovered the young girl, who is said to have been subjected to a serious sex attack.

The area was immediately cordoned off and detectives remain at the scene this morning.

Eyewitnesses say two forensic tents have been placed in the park, with officers combing the area for clues.

A GMP spokeswoman said: 'On arrival officers discovered that a 12-year-old girl had been raped.'

'Police are currently at the scene carrying out inquiries.

'Anyone with any information about the incident should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2260 of September 1.'

People took to social media to talk of their shock at the attack.

Janine Smith said on Facebook: 'This makes me so sad as my head can't get around the fact that it is no longer safe for any of us including adults or children to walk the streets at night without the fear of becoming attacked.' 

Michele Watson added on Facebook: 'My God hope this little girl is able to recover from this despicable crime. I live near this park and stopped taking my son during the day as it's not safe even then now.'