A woman has been sexually assaulted in her own home by a man who let himself in through an unlocked front door.

The attack happened in the kitchen of the house on Burnage Lane in Burnage, Manchester, on Thursday night.

 

The man is described as black, 5ft 6ins tall, with a medium build, muscular arms and a short, afro haircut. He had distinctive black spots on his face.

 

Greater Manchester Police say people should keep their doors locked during the day as a precaution.

 

'Nasty assault'

 

The woman was preparing food in her kitchen when she became aware of a presence behind her.

 

She turned around and was confronted by the man, who grabbed her but ran away when she screamed.

 

Det Insp Koran Sellars said: "This was a nasty assault on a woman in her own home. However, we believe it was an isolated incident.

 

"We understand that in recent weeks the weather has been very hot and it is natural for people to want to open all the window and doors to let some fresh air in, but we want them to be aware of the security issues this may present."

 

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"We understand that in recent weeks the weather has been very hot and it is natural for people to want to open all the window and doors to let some fresh air in, but we want them to be aware of the security issues this may present."

 

So I can't open my doors and windows in the hot weather because someone might decide to come in. Its getting friggin ridiculous.

 

I wouldn't leave my front door open, but frequently have the patio doors to the garden open whilst I'm downstairs.

Well honestly if you leave front facing doors unlocked and windows open your just asking for trouble. Especially if you live in areas like Burnage