CCTV appeal following report of sexual offence in Liverpool City Centre

Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries following a report of a sexual offence in Liverpool City Centre.

Between 4am-4.15am in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday 30 July) it was reported that a woman and her friend was approached by a man on Slater Street. The woman was then reportedly taken to a car where the alleged offence took place.
 
The victim is being supported by specially trained officers as the investigation continues. 
 
Officers carried out extensive witness enquiries and after analysing CCTV footage from the area have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to who could assist in their investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Parry said: “Our officers take any report of a sexual offence very seriously and we are determined to find the person responsible for such an attack.
 
"We understand the concern that such serious offences cause in our city centre and I want to assure people we are assessing all possible evidence to establish what happened.
 
“I am appealing to the man shown in this CCTV footage, or anyone who recognises him to come forward as we believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.

“Similarly, If you were out on Slater Street after 4am on Sunday 30 July and saw anything suspicious please let us know.

“Any information you hold could be crucial to our enquiries. If you recognise the man pictured or have any CCTV footage near where this happened on Slater Street then contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting reference 23000690783.
 
You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org) Always call 999 if a crime is in progress
 
You can report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences anonymously here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/how-to-report-rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/

There is a lot of support available from specialist officers within Merseyside Police and through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service delivered jointly by two registered charities.

In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside who are available on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.