A man from Northern Ireland has been arrested after reports a teenage girl from Wirral was groomed, raped and sexually assaulted.
A girl in Wirral, now 15, reported to her school that she had been subjected to sexual offences by a man since 2019. Officers investigating the offences travelled to Northern Ireland and executed a warrant on Monday, March 28.
David Joseph McMullan, 32 years, of Demesne View, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland was arrested and later charged with 14 offences. These included rape, sexual assault by penetration, sexual grooming of a girl under 16, and administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower to allow sexual activity.
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Merseyside Police confirmed has been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Magistrates Court today, March 30.
If you believe you or someone you know may have been the victim of Child Sexual Exploitation, contact Merseyside Police on 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form. You can also report incidents via the social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre.
