Police have released an image of a man who they believe might have information about a report of sexual assault in a Liverpool city centre pub.
A woman alleges that at around 10.15pm, on Monday, July 28, she was touched inappropriately on the dance floor of Tess Riley's, on Great Charlotte Street. She told pub staff who then kicked the man out of the venue.
Witnesses say the suspect then walked away, towards St John's shopping centre. Detectives investigating the incident have now issued a CCTV photograph of someone they wish to trace.
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They believe the man pictured could assist in their investigation. Detective Inspector Chris Saidi said: "This was a disgraceful attack on a woman, and I would like to reassure the public that incidents such as this are rare. The victim is very shaken and understandably very distressed by this ordeal.
"We are taking this incident extremely seriously and I am appealing to the man featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries."
He added: "Providing support to victims of sexual assault has never been more important, and I would encourage anyone experiencing this to report it to us and we will support you every way we can. If anyone who has suffered a sexual offence and you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with you sensitively and make sure that reports are thoroughly investigated."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information which could help is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000515488.
Anyone with information or wants to report a sexual offence is asked to call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801. In an emergency, always call 999.
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