Man charged with sex assault in Liverpool

Police were called to a report that a man had sexually assaulted women on Church Street

Author: Sophie MerrickPublished 11th Oct 2021
Last updated 11th Oct 2021

A man's been charged with sexual assault, after an incident in Liverpool City Centre yesterday morning (Sunday 10 October).

At around 2.30am Merseyside Police received a report that a man had sexually assaulted women on Church Street.

Officers attended and, following enquiries with Liverpool One security staff, arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault.

Ashraf Leaemen, aged 25, of Crantock Close, Liverpool, has now been charged with one count of sexual assault on three females.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning, Monday 11 October.

Police are continuing to investigate what happened and are urging anyone who was on Church Street yesterday morning and witnessed the incident, or who has any information to contact their social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with reference 21000703038.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

You can report a sexual offence allegation by calling 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers. Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801.

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