A St Helens man has been charged after a report that a woman was sexually assaulted in an alleyway in the town.
Merseyside Police received a report at around 3.20am on Monday, November 9, that a woman had been sexually assaulted in an alleyway between Kirkland Street and Burnell Close. The alleged incident is believed to have taken place at around 2am.
Charges and court appearance
In an update today, Wednesday November 11, police confirmed that Liam Miller, 31, of Gladstone Street, has been charged with sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation. He has also been charged with possession of a controlled drug class B (cannabis).
Miller was remanded into custody to appear at Wirral adult remand court today. The alleyway was cordoned off by police following the alleged incident.
Support and reporting information
Anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence or has concerns for someone they know can call 101, where they will be spoken to by specially trained officers. In an emergency, call 999.
Those who do not require immediate police assistance can report rape and sexual assault anonymously via the force's website. Reports to Merseyside Police come with support throughout the investigation, court process and beyond.
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.
