Merseyside Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe can assist their investigation into a sexual assault in Liverpool city centre. The incident occurred at Soho bar in Concert Square at around 9.50pm on Sunday, June 21, when a man was sexually assaulted by another man.
Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries
Since the incident, extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted, and detectives have now issued CCTV images from the night of the incident. Detective Inspector Joe Rea said: “We take reports of any sexual assaults in our city centre very seriously.
“No one should be subjected to such inappropriate behaviour and the victim was very distressed after the incident.
“I am appealing to anyone who remembers being at the bar on Sunday, June 21 and recognises this man or knows who he is to please contact us. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.
“While some months have passed since the incident, any information you hold could be vital to our enquiries.”
How to provide information
Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or on Facebook @MerPolCC quoting reference 26000496027. Reports can also be made via the website at https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
Support for victims
A Merseyside Police spokesperson added: "If you have been a victim of 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.
"If you do not require immediate police assistance, then you can report rape and sexual assault anonymously via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/how-to-report-rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
"For more information visit www.merseyside.police.uk/VAWG
"If you have been a victim of sexual assault or rape, you 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 specialist support services.
"These services can support you in a variety of ways, including offering a confidential discussion if you are thinking of making a police report, but are unsure what that involves and would like to discuss it.
"If you do decide to report to Merseyside Police, you will receive support throughout the investigation, court process and beyond.
"In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside who are available on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063."
