Man admits sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in Openshaw

A man has admitted sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Openshaw.

Artus Kozlovski, 23, pleaded guilty to a single count when he appeared before a judge.

He admitted sexually assaulting the girl on February 10 during a short hearing at Manchester Crown Court on Friday.

He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced next month.

Judge Martin Steiger QC described it as a ‘worrying’ case and ordered reports to be drawn up ahead of the next hearing.

He said the probation service should consider whether Kozlovski, of Connie Street, Openshaw , is a ‘dangerous’ offender in its report.

No further details of the case were disclosed during the hearing, where Kozlovski appeared via video link from prison.

He spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea.

The young girl was attacked on ‘open land’ near Kincraig Close in Openshaw

Police previously told how the girl had become separated from her friends before she was attacked on ‘open land’ near Kincraig Close in Openshaw.

Officers said the ‘brave’ girl managed to flee the area and was able to stop a dog walker to ask for help.

Patrols were stepped up by GMP and extra officers were deployed in the area.