CCTV appeal after sexual assault in St Helens
Last updated 2nd Dec 2021
Police in St Helens are looking to speak to a man, pictured above, who they believe may have information following a sexual assault in St Helens earlier in the year.
In a statement, Merseyside police said:
"At around 7am on Friday 13 August, a woman was sexually assaulted on Parr Street, which crosses the train line to the main station at St Helens.
"The victim is being supported by officers as our investigation continues."
Detective Inspector Laura Parr added: “We think the man pictured may have vital information to help our enquiries so if you know him, please come forward.
“If you recognise him, or these images jog your memory about any suspicious behaviour you may have seen please do let us know. While several months have passed since the incident, any information you hold could be vital to our enquiries.
“This will have been a very distressing incident for the victim and we’re determined to find the person responsible and bring them to justice.”
You can pass on any information via DM @MerPolCC, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 21000564514 .
Anyone who wants to report a sexual offence allegation 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.
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.
If something has happened to you or someone you know (including in public spaces online) you can call us on 101 or find out what online reporting services are available at StreetSafe | Police.uk (www.police.uk).