Appeal following racially aggravated assault in Wavertree

Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could have information that may assist with their enquiries following an alleged racially aggravated assault inside a Wavertree shop.

On Sunday 20 October, officers received a report from North West Ambulance Service that a 27-year-old man had been attacked by an unknown man inside the Go Local on Wavertree Road, and had made racist remarks to him.

The suspect then made off on foot along Wavertree Road.

The victim suffered a cut to his forehead and eye and was treated for his injuries.

Detective Inspector James Halpin said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim and we are continuing to investigate the person responsible for this attack.

“Hate crime will never be tolerated on Merseyside, and we understand the distress and upset that being targeted in this way causes.”

Extensive enquiries are ongoing and detectives would like to identify the man pictured as he may have information to assist with their investigation. 

Detective Inspector Halpin added: “Our continued enquires have led to this CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist with our investigation.

“I am appealing to the man featured in these images, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 24000894771.

You can also call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form.

Merseyside Police has dedicated Hate Crime Co-ordinators who lead teams of specially trained officers. The teams monitor, assess and investigate hate crimes across Merseyside, ensuring that victims are supporting throughout the process, and do all in our powers to ensure that offenders are put before the courts.
 
You can report hate crime directly to the police or via charities and organisations who provide specialist support services for victims of hate crime. More information on what is available can be found here: How to report hate crime | Merseyside Police. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.