Merseyside Police have released a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with an alleged rape in Toxteth in the early hours of Monday in which a woman was attacked in a derelict building
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with a reported rape in Merseyside.
An unnamed woman was attacked in a derelict building in the early hours of Monday in Toxteth before the offender fled. At around 3.30am, it was reported that the victim had met a man on London Road, and they walked across town to Falkner Street, close to Crown Street and Oxford Street. The offender then assaulted and raped the woman in a derelict building.
The offender then left the scene and the victim who was very distressed by the attack. Extensive enquiries have been conducted, and detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they believe could assist in their investigation.
Detective Inspector Rob Pritchard said: “I am appealing to the man featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward as we believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries. Such a serious offence is extremely distressing, and specialist officers will continue to support the victim. We also understand the wider concern that this will cause in the area, and I want to assure people that we are assessing all possible evidence as a matter of high priority.”