An adolescent was charged with sexual assault by touching after a girl was attacked whereas walking her canine in Wavertree.
The 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named for authorized causes, will seem at Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates Court tomorrow, January 8.
He stands accused of assaulting the lady on the footpath close to Liverpool Tennis Centre, off Picton Road in Wavertree, on December 28. The sufferer, aged in her 40s, was walking her canine when she was pushed to the bottom.
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Det Insp Rob Pritchard stated beforehand: “Providing assist to victims of sexual assault has by no means been extra essential, and I might encourage anybody experiencing this to report it to us and we’ll assist you each method we are able to. If anybody who has suffered a sexual offence and you could find the braveness to return ahead and communicate to us, we’ll cope with you sensitively and ensure that experiences are completely investigated.”
Anyone with info is requested to contact Merseyside Police by way of Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You may also name 101 quoting incident reference 23001331388, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Always name 999 if a criminal offense is in progress.
Anyone who desires to report a sexual offence is requested to name 101 the place you may be spoken to by a specifically educated officer. If you could have been a sufferer of sexual assault or rape, you’ll be able to access specialist assist providers, that are freed from cost and available to anybody.
You don’t want a referral or to have reported an incident to Merseyside Police earlier than you access these specialist assist providers. These providers can assist you in a wide range of methods, together with providing a confidential dialogue if you’re considering of creating a police report, however are uncertain what that includes and want to focus on it.
If you do resolve to report back to Merseyside Police, you’ll obtain assist all through the investigation and court docket processes. You can select to make an nameless report by way of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre known as Safe Place, or the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service, quite than coming on to Merseyside Police.
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