Greater Manchester Police are investigating the incident (Picture: Getty)
Two girls, aged six and seven, were sexually assaulted by a cyclist in Greater Manchester.
An unknown man approached the children on the street, touching ‘one of them inappropriately’.
He then asked the second victim to ‘touch his groin area’.
The incident happened at around 12.40pm on Saturday on Kirkstone Close, in Oldham.
The man is believed to be aged between 40 and 60, with short grey hair and a medium build.
He was wearing shorts and a top with white writing on the front and grey patches on the shoulders.
He was spotted riding away on a black bicycle with white writing on it, and with blue pedals.
The two girls and their families are currently being supported by specialist officers.
Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for anyone with information about this incident to get in touch with them us as soon as possible.
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Detective inspector Andrew Fink said: ‘The force is aware that this incident will understandably cause shock and concern for local residents.
‘I would like to reassure the community we are investigating and are following up on a number of lines of enquiry to try and establish who this man is.
‘We have increased patrols in the area to help keep people safe and would ask anyone with any questions to please speak to one of our officers who will be happy to help.’
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The man fled the scene on a bike.