Appeal after ‘dog walker threatened by man with shard of glass wrapped in tape’

CCTV images have been released

A dog walker was threatened by a man said by police to have been holding a shard of glass wrapped up in tape. Police said a group of men ‘managed to fend off the suspect’ and he fled.

CCTV images have now been released as police issue an urgent appeal in a bid to put a name to the face.

Officers have confirmed they want to speak with the man in the images revealed in relation to the incident in the Winterford Road area of Manchester, near Cheetham Hill, on September 11.

In a statement issued on Sunday, GMP said: “At around 7.10pm on Thursday 11 September 2025, a man was walking his dog in Bellott Street dog park when he was approached by a man acting suspiciously.

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“Concerned for his safety, the victim contacted his son, who, along with a friend, came to assist. The unknown man is believed to have followed the group back towards Winterford Road, where verbal threats were made.

“The man is then seen on CCTV holding a shard of glass wrapped in tape and shouting threatening remarks. The group managed to fend off the suspect, who then left the area.”

Police said the area was searched, but the suspect wasn’t found. The man involved, said police, was last seen near Lanbury Drive, Cheetham Hill.

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A description has now been issued.

The statement added: “Officers are looking to speak to a man who is approximately 6 feet tall, of slim build, wearing a white turban, grey Adidas trousers, and a sky blue jacket with a notable red birthmark on forehead and gaps in his teeth as they believe he can assist them with their enquiries.

“If you witnessed this incident, have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, or have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact police on 0161 856 5224 quoting the log number 3146 of 11/09/25. Information can also be provided online at gmp.police.uk or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”