A man has been arrested following the alleged sexual assault of two women at a music festival in Liverpool. Merseyside Police reported the incident occurred between 9.30pm and 10pm on Thursday, June 18, during the On the Waterfront festival at the Pier Head.
Arrest and investigation
Officers received a report that two women had been inappropriately touched. A 59-year-old man from Huyton was arrested at the event on suspicion of sexual assault. He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Detectives are now appealing for the two women involved, as well as anyone who witnessed the incident, to come forward as enquiries continue.
Police appeal
Detective Inspector Jemma Berry said: “Although our officers made an arrest at the event we are continuing with our enquiries into the incident, and I would appeal to anyone with information to come forward. As such, we are appealing for the two victims of the sexual assault to please contact us as a matter of urgency. In addition as it was a busy event with thousands of people attending the music festival, we also ask for people who witnessed the incident to please also contact us. I would like to reassure the public that incidents such as this are rare, and we are taking this incident extremely seriously.”
How to report information
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. Information can also be reported via the force's website or by calling 101 with reference 26000487162. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Support for victims is available through the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063, or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside on 0151 558 1801.
