He is due to appear in court

Broadfield Park in Rochdale town centre where one of the alleged attacks took place(Image: Steve Allen)

A man has been charged with attempted rape after two alleged sex attacks in parks in Rochdale.

The incidents involving two women happened in Broadfield Park in the town centre and Milnrow Memorial Park yesterday morning (Saturday July 25), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

A man named as Harvey Symes has now been charged with two counts of attempted rape and making threats to kill.

The 23 year-old black British national, of Simeon Street, Milnrow, is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday).