A man has been charged after a woman was attacked in Manchester city centre.

Matthew Holmes, 25, of Overdale Crescent, Flixton, has been charged with attempted kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offence.

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He was remanded in custody and was due to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.

At around 6am on Sunday 11 August 2019, police were called to Travis Street to reports of the attempted kidnap and sexual assault of a woman.

A statement released by Greater Manchester Police said: "A man has been charged after a woman was attacked in Manchester City Centre.

"Matthew Holmes (24/3/94) of Overdale Crescent, Flixton, has been charged with attempted kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offence.

"He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday 16 August 2019).

"At around 6am on Sunday 11 August 2019, police were called to Travis Street to reports of the attempted kidnap and sexual assault of a woman."