A man has been charged after a report of a sexual assault at a massage business in Liverpool. Merseyside Police received a report at around 5pm on Thursday, July 30, that a man had sexually assaulted a woman at the premises.
Arrest and charges
The man left the premises and was later found and arrested by officers at an address in Liverpool, police said. Craig Watson, 39, of Dudley Road in New Brighton, was charged with attempted rape and breaching a risk of sexual harm order on Friday, July 31.
He was remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, September 1.
Support for victims
If you have been a victim of a sexual offence or have concerns for someone you know, call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers. In an emergency, always call 999.
Alternatively, you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. If you do not require immediate police assistance, you can report rape and sexual assault anonymously via the force's website.
Victims can access specialist support services, which are free of charge and available to anyone. You do not need a referral or to have reported an incident to Merseyside Police before you access these services.
In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside on 0151 558 1801. In St Helens and Knowsley, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063. Support is also available through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Victim Care Merseyside service.
