Man charged in connection with Liverpool city centre assaults

Detectives investigating assaults in Liverpool city centre have charged a man.
 
The man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday 15 October in the Kent area and taken into custody for questioning.
 
Shaun Hobson, 24, of Ashford, Kent has now been charged with the following offences:
Intentional strangulation; Assault by beating; Attempted kidnap; and Common assault.
 
The charges relate to two incidents reported in Grayson Street, Liverpool city centre on Sunday 6 October.
 
Hobson has been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning, Thursday 17 October.
 
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ball said: “We understand the concern that such incidents cause and the victims continue to be supported as this investigation progresses. A man has now been charged and as such this is a live investigation, so I would remind people not to comment or speculate further at this time.
 
“We are absolutely committed to doing all we can to make Merseyside a safe place to live, work and visit for women and girls, and that includes working closely with businesses who operate in the night-time economy, and taking swift action when information is received about such incidents. 
 
“If you ever have any concerns about your safety or the safety of others on a night out, please speak to officers who patrol these areas, and of course call 999 if you are in any danger.”
 
More information on the support available can be found here: #TakingAction to end Violence Against Women and Girls | Merseyside Police