Woman raped in bar toilets as police released CCTV image of man

Police said the man could assist with the investigation

Merseyside Police has released CCTV footage of a man who may assist with investigations into the rape of a woman in a bar’s toilets. Police described the incident as an “extremely shocking and terrifying experience for the victim.” The attack took place between midnight and 2am on Friday, December 27, at the Chop House pub on Scarisbrick Avenue. Southport.

The victim is supported by specially trained officers. Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to because they believe he could assist with the investigation.

Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy, of Merseyside Police, said: “This was an incredibly shocking and terrifying experience for the victim. Rape and sexual assault can have a huge and long-lasting impact on victims and our specialist Unity team will provide specialist support throughout.” investigation and more.

“As part of our investigation to establish all the circumstances, locate the perpetrator and bring him to justice, we are publishing CCTV images of a man we believe could help us. We encourage this man, or anyone who recognizes him, to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“It’s important that people socializing in Southport and across Merseyside feel safe on a night out and we hope our highly visible patrols will help with this. I always encourage members of the public to contact our officers and report any suspicious or unusual activity so that we can take immediate action.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call 101, quoting reference number 24001083885. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 , if the crime is in progress.

If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, you can access specialist support services which are free and available to everyone. To access these specialist support services, you do not need to be referred or report the incident to Merseyside Police. Family and friends who support the survivor can also benefit from this help.

These services can help you in a variety of ways, including offering a confidential interview if you’re thinking about filing a police report but aren’t sure what it involves and would like to discuss it. If you decide to report the matter to Merseyside Police, you will be supported throughout the investigation and court process.

Instead of reporting directly to Merseyside Police, you can make an anonymous report through the Safe Place Sexual Violence Reporting Center or an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser. Search for RASA or RASASC (if you live in Saint Helena AND Knowsley area).

Support is available in Liverpool, Sefton AND Wirralfrom Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, from Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Center (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.

If you don’t need immediate police help, you can report rape and sexual assault via the police website here. Help is also available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside website: Home page: Victim Care Merseyside