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A man has been charged with four counts of sexual assault after a string of 'suspicious' incidents at shops in Greater Manchester.

Police launched an investigation after following 'reports of suspicious activity' at retail stores in Denton and Stockport between July 17 and August 8 this year.

Incidents were also reported at shops in Macclesfield and Handforth, a Cheshire Police spokesperson said.

William Kidd, of Stanbank Street, Stockport, has since been charged in connection to the investigation.

The 26-year-old has been charged with four counts of sexual assault on a female.

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He has also been charged with one count of use of threatening and abusive language with intent

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