A 21-year-old man from North Wales has been arrested on suspicion of rape following a report by a woman in Liverpool city centre.
The woman reported the incident on Friday, April 17, stating she had been raped at a premises in the city centre.
Arrest and Investigation
The man was arrested today (Wednesday, October 21) and taken into custody to be questioned. The arrest follows extensive enquiries, including forensic work.
The victim has been supported by specially trained officers, and the investigation continues. Officers remain in contact with the victim.
Support for Victims
Anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence or has concerns for someone they know can call 101 to speak with specially trained officers. In an emergency, call 999.
For those who do not require immediate police assistance, rape and sexual assault can be reported anonymously via the Merseyside Police website.
Specialist support services are available free of charge to anyone, without needing a referral or prior report to Merseyside Police. These services offer confidential discussions for those considering making a report.
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. Additional support is available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service.
