Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Liverpool
It happened in the early hours of last Sunday (14th August)
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men who may be able to help enquiries into a sexual assault in Liverpool city centre last weekend.
At around 5.05am on Sunday 14 August, it was reported that a woman was approached by two men on Hanover Street. She was then followed and sexually assaulted by one of these men on Peters Lane.
The woman escaped and ran in the direction of Liverpool One Bus Station.
CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing to identify the man responsible, and detectives have issued images of two men they believe could assist with their investigation.
Detective Inspector Jennie Beck said: “This was a terrifying incident for the victim and she is being supported by specialist officers throughout the process.
“We are taking this incident extremely seriously and I am appealing to the men featured in these images, or anyone who recognises them to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”
“This incident happened in a busy part of the City Centre where people may have been leaving bars and returning home. If you recognise these men, or these images remind you of anything suspicious you may have seen in the area last weekend please do let us know.”
You can pass on any information via DM @MerPolCC, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000594601.
Anyone who wants to report a sexual offence is asked to call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers, or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.